Mastering AWS Security Services for Enterprise Resilience
You’re not just managing cloud infrastructure. You’re protecting an enterprise’s future. Every day without airtight AWS security increases exposure time. A single misconfigured policy, an overlooked identity permission, or a gap in threat detection could trigger a breach that shakes stakeholder trust, triggers compliance penalties, and halts innovation in its tracks. The pressure isn't just technical. It's strategic. Boardrooms demand confidence. Audit teams demand proof. And you’re expected to deliver both - often without a clear path. That’s where Mastering AWS Security Services for Enterprise Resilience changes everything. This is not another surface-level overview. It’s the exact blueprint used by enterprise security architects to architect, implement, and validate AWS environments that withstand real-world attacks - from ransomware to insider threats to zero-days. Enrollees go from fragmented understanding to producing a board-ready security posture report in under 30 days. One enterprise architect at a Fortune 500 financial institution applied the framework immediately, restructured IAM policies across 12 accounts, and reduced privilege escalation risks by 97%. He presented the results to the CISO - and was promoted within six weeks. This course doesn’t promise theoretical knowledge. It delivers measurable, audit-proof outcomes. You’ll walk away with a documented, defensible security architecture tailored to your organisation’s risk profile, compliance needs, and operational model. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Self-Paced. Immediate Online Access. Zero Waiting.
The course is self-paced, giving you full control over your learning journey. You begin the moment you're ready, with on-demand access that fits your schedule - no fixed start dates or rigid time commitments. Most learners complete the core modules in 4 to 6 weeks, dedicating 6 to 8 hours per week, but many report implementing high-impact security improvements within the first 72 hours. Lifetime Access + Future Updates Included
Enrol once, learn forever. You receive lifetime access to all course materials, including every future revision and update at no extra cost. AWS security evolves constantly. So does this course. You’ll always have access to the latest guidance on new services, emerging threats, and updated compliance benchmarks - ensuring long-term relevance and career durability. Learn Anywhere - Desktop or Mobile
Access your learning materials 24/7 from any device, anywhere in the world. Whether you're reviewing threat detection frameworks on your tablet during travel or auditing security controls from your phone between meetings, the platform is fully mobile-optimised and responsive. Progress syncs automatically, so you never lose momentum. Direct Expert Guidance & Ongoing Support
Unlike passive learning libraries, this course includes structured instructor engagement. You receive direct feedback on key deliverables, actionable answers to implementation questions, and support during complex configuration scenarios. The guidance is practical, role-specific, and designed to accelerate real-world adoption - not just knowledge absorption. Certificate of Completion Issued by The Art of Service
Upon completion, you earn a globally recognised Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certification is trusted by IT leaders across regulated industries, including finance, healthcare, and government. It validates your ability to design, deploy, and govern AWS security services at enterprise scale - a credential that signals authority, precision, and accountability. No Risk. No Hidden Fees. Full Confidence.
The pricing is straightforward, with no recurring charges, hidden fees, or surprise costs. You pay once. You own it forever. We accept all major payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. - You are fully protected by our 100% money-back guarantee. If the course doesn’t meet your expectations within the first 30 days, you receive a complete refund - no questions asked.
- After enrolment, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your access details will be sent separately once the course materials are ready, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
This Works - Even If...
You’ve struggled with AWS security documentation before. Even if you’re not a CLI expert. Even if your organisation has legacy integrations. Even if compliance requirements feel overwhelming. The framework is designed for real environments - messy accounts, hybrid identities, multi-region deployments, and strict audit trails. One principal cloud engineer at a global logistics firm told us: “I had four failed attempts at enforcing encryption consistency across S3 buckets. This course gave me the exact policy sequence and validation checklist. I deployed it on Friday. Passed internal audit on Monday.” If you’re responsible for AWS security in an organisation where failure isn't an option, this course eliminates guesswork - and replaces it with structure, proof, and confidence.
Extensive and Detailed Course Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations of AWS Security Architecture - Understanding the shared responsibility model in practice
- Mapping security roles across development, operations, and compliance
- Leveraging AWS security reference architectures
- Establishing security baselines for new AWS accounts
- Designing secure landing zones using AWS Control Tower
- Implementing multi-account strategies with AWS Organizations
- Identifying critical security assets and data classifications
- Defining security zones and trust boundaries
- Security governance in hybrid cloud environments
- Creating a security operating model aligned to business objectives
Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Mastery - Principle of least privilege: Real-world implementation
- Designing role-based access controls (RBAC) at scale
- Configuring cross-account roles with boundary policies
- Just-in-time access using AWS IAM Roles Anywhere
- Implementing identity federation with SAML 2.0
- Securing service-linked roles and resource-based policies
- Audit trail for IAM changes using AWS CloudTrail
- Automating policy reviews with IAM Access Analyzer
- Managing IAM access keys and rotation policies
- Preventing privilege escalation paths using policy simulation
- Creating custom IAM policies with condition keys
- Enforcing MFA for all privileged users
- Session tagging and access control for federated identities
- Using AWS IAM Identity Center for enterprise SSO
- Monitoring user activity through AWS CloudTrail Insights
Module 3: Data Protection and Encryption Strategies - Classifying data using automated discovery tools
- Implementing AWS KMS key policies and grants
- Managing customer managed keys (CMKs) vs AWS managed keys
- Enforcing encryption in transit using TLS 1.3
- Enabling default encryption for S3 buckets
- Configuring S3 bucket policies to block unencrypted uploads
- Using Amazon Macie for sensitive data discovery
- Securing EBS volumes with server-side encryption
- Encrypting RDS instances and snapshots
- Protecting data in transit using VPC endpoints
- Implementing envelope encryption patterns
- Key rotation strategies for compliance
- Integrating AWS CloudHSM for FIPS 140-2 validation
- Automating data classification workflows
- Controlling key access through key aliases and grants
Module 4: Network Security and VPC Isolation - Designing multi-tier VPC architectures
- Implementing private subnets with NAT gateways
- Configuring VPC flow logs for traffic analysis
- Enforcing security group best practices
- Creating least-privilege inbound and outbound rules
- Implementing network ACLs as stateless firewalls
- Using VPC endpoints to privatise AWS service access
- Setting up VPC peering with cross-account access
- Deploying AWS Transit Gateway for hub-and-spoke models
- Securing hybrid connectivity with AWS Site-to-Site VPN
- Monitoring for traffic anomalies using VPC Traffic Mirroring
- Integrating AWS Firewall Manager for centralised rules
- Using AWS Network Firewall for deep packet inspection
- Blocking malicious IPs with AWS Shield Advanced
- Designing DMZ architectures using public and private subnets
Module 5: Threat Detection and Incident Response - Deploying Amazon GuardDuty for threat intelligence
- Interpreting GuardDuty findings for EC2, S3, and IAM
- Automating response to unauthorised API calls
- Using AWS Security Hub for centralised security findings
- Standardising security checks with AWS Config rules
- Integrating third-party SIEMs using Amazon OpenSearch
- Creating automated remediation workflows with AWS Systems Manager
- Building incident response playbooks for cloud environments
- Simulating attack scenarios using AWS IAM policy simulation
- Tracking user behaviour anomalies with GuardDuty ML
- Responding to cryptocurrency mining detection alerts
- Analysing S3 data exfiltration patterns
- Using Amazon Detective for forensic investigations
- Automating incident containment with AWS Lambda
- Creating security event timelines using CloudTrail logs
Module 6: Compliance Automation and Audit Readiness - Aligning AWS controls with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA
- Using AWS Artifact for compliance reports
- Generating audit trail evidence packages
- Automating compliance checks with AWS Config
- Tagging resources for compliance tracking
- Enforcing regulatory standards using Service Control Policies
- Creating custom compliance rules for unique requirements
- Mapping AWS services to NIST 800-53 controls
- Preparing for third-party audits with documentation templates
- Implementing continuous compliance monitoring
- Generating compliance dashboards in AWS Security Hub
- Configuring AWS Audit Manager for automated assessments
- Managing evidence collection workflows
- Documenting control implementations for auditors
- Using AWS Config Aggregators for multi-account views
Module 7: Secure Application and API Protection - Securing API Gateway with IAM and custom authorisers
- Implementing rate limiting and throttling
- Validating input using Amazon API Gateway request validators
- Using AWS WAF to block SQL injection and XSS attacks
- Configuring web ACLs for Application Load Balancers
- Protecting serverless applications with Lambda layers
- Embedding security into CI/CD pipelines
- Scanning container images using Amazon ECR scanning
- Enforcing code signing for Lambda deployments
- Using AWS Secrets Manager for credential rotation
- Securely managing database passwords and API keys
- Rotating secrets automatically on a schedule
- Controlling access to secrets via IAM policies
- Using parameter validation in AWS SDKs
- Enabling encryption for all sensitive environment variables
Module 8: Container and Serverless Security - Securing Amazon ECS tasks with task roles
- Running containers in Fargate with least privilege
- Enabling ECR image scanning at push time
- Using Amazon EKS with IAM roles for service accounts
- Enforcing network policies in Kubernetes with Calico
- Protecting Lambda functions with execution roles
- Limiting Lambda concurrency to prevent abuse
- Isolating Lambda functions in VPCs
- Monitoring Lambda cold starts and invocation patterns
- Securing Step Functions state machines
- Encrypting event payloads in Amazon EventBridge
- Validating inputs in AWS AppSync resolvers
- Auditing serverless permissions with IAM Access Analyzer
- Enabling AWS X-Ray for secure tracing
- Restricting Lambda access to specific VPC resources
Module 9: Storage and Database Security - Applying S3 block public access at account level
- Using S3 Access Points for fine-grained control
- Enabling S3 Object Lock for Write-Once-Read-Many
- Monitoring S3 access patterns with CloudTrail
- Analysing access logs using Amazon Athena
- Encrypting DynamoDB tables at rest
- Using DynamoDB fine-grained access control
- Securing RDS with parameter groups and encryption
- Enabling RDS automated backups with encryption
- Using RDS Proxy for secure database access
- Managing Redshift cluster encryption and audit logging
- Applying Neptune IAM authentication for graph queries
- Controlling QLDB ledger access with IAM policies
- Implementing backup vault policies in AWS Backup
- Enforcing backup compliance with AWS Backup Reports
Module 10: Supply Chain and Deployment Security - Securing AWS CodePipeline with cross-account stages
- Adding manual approval steps for production deploys
- Using AWS CodeBuild with isolated compute environments
- Validating code changes with static analysis tools
- Implementing infrastructure as code with AWS CloudFormation
- Validating templates using cfn-nag and CFN Guard
- Using AWS CDK with security linting
- Signing CloudFormation templates with AWS Signer
- Enabling drift detection for infrastructure consistency
- Using AWS Proton for secure service templates
- Managing pipeline encryption with KMS
- Isolating build environments using VPCs
- Integrating third-party SAST tools into CI/CD
- Enabling audit trails for pipeline executions
- Requiring code reviews before merge
Module 11: Advanced Security Automation & Integration - Orchestrating multi-tool responses using AWS EventBridge
- Building custom remediation automations with AWS Lambda
- Integrating GuardDuty with Slack and PagerDuty
- Using AWS Security Hub custom actions
- Creating centralised logging with AWS CloudWatch
- Filtering and alerting on security events
- Automating IAM policy updates based on findings
- Developing custom compliance scripts
- Using AWS Systems Manager Automation documents
- Triggering playbooks from Security Hub findings
- Exporting logs to external compliance systems
- Scheduling automated security health checks
- Generating weekly security posture reports
- Integrating with Jira for security ticketing
- Using AWS Step Functions for complex workflows
Module 12: Enterprise Integration and Cross-Service Governance - Unifying security across AWS and on-premises
- Extending IAM policies to hybrid identities
- Using AWS Directory Service for managed AD
- Integrating with existing SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Centralising policy enforcement with AWS Firewall Manager
- Applying security baselines across hundreds of accounts
- Using AWS Config Rules across regions and accounts
- Managing encryption policies centrally with KMS
- Standardising logging formats enterprise-wide
- Creating security dashboards for executive reporting
- Linking technical controls to business risk metrics
- Aligning security spend with risk reduction outcomes
- Establishing feedback loops between red and blue teams
- Conducting tabletop exercises for cloud incidents
- Developing escalation paths for critical findings
Module 13: Certification Project & Real-World Implementation - Defining your organisation’s security maturity level
- Choosing between fast improvement and long-term transformation
- Selecting the right security services for your environment
- Planning phased rollout across business units
- Documenting your current state security posture
- Identifying gaps using AWS Security Hub standards
- Building a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for specific risks
- Implementing centralized logging and alerting
- Deploying GuardDuty and Detective in multi-account setup
- Validating encryption settings across storage services
- Enforcing MFA and strong password policies
- Reviewing IAM policies for excessive permissions
- Generating a final executive summary report
- Preparing your Certificate of Completion application
Module 14: Career Advancement and Next Steps - Positioning your AWS security expertise in performance reviews
- Using your completion certificate in job applications
- Adding measurable outcomes to your LinkedIn profile
- Presenting your board-ready security report to leadership
- Initiating cross-functional security enablement programs
- Becoming the internal subject matter expert
- Preparing for AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam
- Leveraging your skills for promotions and salary negotiation
- Joining enterprise security architecture discussions
- Leading cloud security transformation initiatives
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Receiving updates on new AWS security features
- Participating in security architecture roundtables
- Building your personal brand as a cloud security leader
- Using the framework for consulting or internal training
Module 1: Foundations of AWS Security Architecture - Understanding the shared responsibility model in practice
- Mapping security roles across development, operations, and compliance
- Leveraging AWS security reference architectures
- Establishing security baselines for new AWS accounts
- Designing secure landing zones using AWS Control Tower
- Implementing multi-account strategies with AWS Organizations
- Identifying critical security assets and data classifications
- Defining security zones and trust boundaries
- Security governance in hybrid cloud environments
- Creating a security operating model aligned to business objectives
Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Mastery - Principle of least privilege: Real-world implementation
- Designing role-based access controls (RBAC) at scale
- Configuring cross-account roles with boundary policies
- Just-in-time access using AWS IAM Roles Anywhere
- Implementing identity federation with SAML 2.0
- Securing service-linked roles and resource-based policies
- Audit trail for IAM changes using AWS CloudTrail
- Automating policy reviews with IAM Access Analyzer
- Managing IAM access keys and rotation policies
- Preventing privilege escalation paths using policy simulation
- Creating custom IAM policies with condition keys
- Enforcing MFA for all privileged users
- Session tagging and access control for federated identities
- Using AWS IAM Identity Center for enterprise SSO
- Monitoring user activity through AWS CloudTrail Insights
Module 3: Data Protection and Encryption Strategies - Classifying data using automated discovery tools
- Implementing AWS KMS key policies and grants
- Managing customer managed keys (CMKs) vs AWS managed keys
- Enforcing encryption in transit using TLS 1.3
- Enabling default encryption for S3 buckets
- Configuring S3 bucket policies to block unencrypted uploads
- Using Amazon Macie for sensitive data discovery
- Securing EBS volumes with server-side encryption
- Encrypting RDS instances and snapshots
- Protecting data in transit using VPC endpoints
- Implementing envelope encryption patterns
- Key rotation strategies for compliance
- Integrating AWS CloudHSM for FIPS 140-2 validation
- Automating data classification workflows
- Controlling key access through key aliases and grants
Module 4: Network Security and VPC Isolation - Designing multi-tier VPC architectures
- Implementing private subnets with NAT gateways
- Configuring VPC flow logs for traffic analysis
- Enforcing security group best practices
- Creating least-privilege inbound and outbound rules
- Implementing network ACLs as stateless firewalls
- Using VPC endpoints to privatise AWS service access
- Setting up VPC peering with cross-account access
- Deploying AWS Transit Gateway for hub-and-spoke models
- Securing hybrid connectivity with AWS Site-to-Site VPN
- Monitoring for traffic anomalies using VPC Traffic Mirroring
- Integrating AWS Firewall Manager for centralised rules
- Using AWS Network Firewall for deep packet inspection
- Blocking malicious IPs with AWS Shield Advanced
- Designing DMZ architectures using public and private subnets
Module 5: Threat Detection and Incident Response - Deploying Amazon GuardDuty for threat intelligence
- Interpreting GuardDuty findings for EC2, S3, and IAM
- Automating response to unauthorised API calls
- Using AWS Security Hub for centralised security findings
- Standardising security checks with AWS Config rules
- Integrating third-party SIEMs using Amazon OpenSearch
- Creating automated remediation workflows with AWS Systems Manager
- Building incident response playbooks for cloud environments
- Simulating attack scenarios using AWS IAM policy simulation
- Tracking user behaviour anomalies with GuardDuty ML
- Responding to cryptocurrency mining detection alerts
- Analysing S3 data exfiltration patterns
- Using Amazon Detective for forensic investigations
- Automating incident containment with AWS Lambda
- Creating security event timelines using CloudTrail logs
Module 6: Compliance Automation and Audit Readiness - Aligning AWS controls with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA
- Using AWS Artifact for compliance reports
- Generating audit trail evidence packages
- Automating compliance checks with AWS Config
- Tagging resources for compliance tracking
- Enforcing regulatory standards using Service Control Policies
- Creating custom compliance rules for unique requirements
- Mapping AWS services to NIST 800-53 controls
- Preparing for third-party audits with documentation templates
- Implementing continuous compliance monitoring
- Generating compliance dashboards in AWS Security Hub
- Configuring AWS Audit Manager for automated assessments
- Managing evidence collection workflows
- Documenting control implementations for auditors
- Using AWS Config Aggregators for multi-account views
Module 7: Secure Application and API Protection - Securing API Gateway with IAM and custom authorisers
- Implementing rate limiting and throttling
- Validating input using Amazon API Gateway request validators
- Using AWS WAF to block SQL injection and XSS attacks
- Configuring web ACLs for Application Load Balancers
- Protecting serverless applications with Lambda layers
- Embedding security into CI/CD pipelines
- Scanning container images using Amazon ECR scanning
- Enforcing code signing for Lambda deployments
- Using AWS Secrets Manager for credential rotation
- Securely managing database passwords and API keys
- Rotating secrets automatically on a schedule
- Controlling access to secrets via IAM policies
- Using parameter validation in AWS SDKs
- Enabling encryption for all sensitive environment variables
Module 8: Container and Serverless Security - Securing Amazon ECS tasks with task roles
- Running containers in Fargate with least privilege
- Enabling ECR image scanning at push time
- Using Amazon EKS with IAM roles for service accounts
- Enforcing network policies in Kubernetes with Calico
- Protecting Lambda functions with execution roles
- Limiting Lambda concurrency to prevent abuse
- Isolating Lambda functions in VPCs
- Monitoring Lambda cold starts and invocation patterns
- Securing Step Functions state machines
- Encrypting event payloads in Amazon EventBridge
- Validating inputs in AWS AppSync resolvers
- Auditing serverless permissions with IAM Access Analyzer
- Enabling AWS X-Ray for secure tracing
- Restricting Lambda access to specific VPC resources
Module 9: Storage and Database Security - Applying S3 block public access at account level
- Using S3 Access Points for fine-grained control
- Enabling S3 Object Lock for Write-Once-Read-Many
- Monitoring S3 access patterns with CloudTrail
- Analysing access logs using Amazon Athena
- Encrypting DynamoDB tables at rest
- Using DynamoDB fine-grained access control
- Securing RDS with parameter groups and encryption
- Enabling RDS automated backups with encryption
- Using RDS Proxy for secure database access
- Managing Redshift cluster encryption and audit logging
- Applying Neptune IAM authentication for graph queries
- Controlling QLDB ledger access with IAM policies
- Implementing backup vault policies in AWS Backup
- Enforcing backup compliance with AWS Backup Reports
Module 10: Supply Chain and Deployment Security - Securing AWS CodePipeline with cross-account stages
- Adding manual approval steps for production deploys
- Using AWS CodeBuild with isolated compute environments
- Validating code changes with static analysis tools
- Implementing infrastructure as code with AWS CloudFormation
- Validating templates using cfn-nag and CFN Guard
- Using AWS CDK with security linting
- Signing CloudFormation templates with AWS Signer
- Enabling drift detection for infrastructure consistency
- Using AWS Proton for secure service templates
- Managing pipeline encryption with KMS
- Isolating build environments using VPCs
- Integrating third-party SAST tools into CI/CD
- Enabling audit trails for pipeline executions
- Requiring code reviews before merge
Module 11: Advanced Security Automation & Integration - Orchestrating multi-tool responses using AWS EventBridge
- Building custom remediation automations with AWS Lambda
- Integrating GuardDuty with Slack and PagerDuty
- Using AWS Security Hub custom actions
- Creating centralised logging with AWS CloudWatch
- Filtering and alerting on security events
- Automating IAM policy updates based on findings
- Developing custom compliance scripts
- Using AWS Systems Manager Automation documents
- Triggering playbooks from Security Hub findings
- Exporting logs to external compliance systems
- Scheduling automated security health checks
- Generating weekly security posture reports
- Integrating with Jira for security ticketing
- Using AWS Step Functions for complex workflows
Module 12: Enterprise Integration and Cross-Service Governance - Unifying security across AWS and on-premises
- Extending IAM policies to hybrid identities
- Using AWS Directory Service for managed AD
- Integrating with existing SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Centralising policy enforcement with AWS Firewall Manager
- Applying security baselines across hundreds of accounts
- Using AWS Config Rules across regions and accounts
- Managing encryption policies centrally with KMS
- Standardising logging formats enterprise-wide
- Creating security dashboards for executive reporting
- Linking technical controls to business risk metrics
- Aligning security spend with risk reduction outcomes
- Establishing feedback loops between red and blue teams
- Conducting tabletop exercises for cloud incidents
- Developing escalation paths for critical findings
Module 13: Certification Project & Real-World Implementation - Defining your organisation’s security maturity level
- Choosing between fast improvement and long-term transformation
- Selecting the right security services for your environment
- Planning phased rollout across business units
- Documenting your current state security posture
- Identifying gaps using AWS Security Hub standards
- Building a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for specific risks
- Implementing centralized logging and alerting
- Deploying GuardDuty and Detective in multi-account setup
- Validating encryption settings across storage services
- Enforcing MFA and strong password policies
- Reviewing IAM policies for excessive permissions
- Generating a final executive summary report
- Preparing your Certificate of Completion application
Module 14: Career Advancement and Next Steps - Positioning your AWS security expertise in performance reviews
- Using your completion certificate in job applications
- Adding measurable outcomes to your LinkedIn profile
- Presenting your board-ready security report to leadership
- Initiating cross-functional security enablement programs
- Becoming the internal subject matter expert
- Preparing for AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam
- Leveraging your skills for promotions and salary negotiation
- Joining enterprise security architecture discussions
- Leading cloud security transformation initiatives
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Receiving updates on new AWS security features
- Participating in security architecture roundtables
- Building your personal brand as a cloud security leader
- Using the framework for consulting or internal training
- Principle of least privilege: Real-world implementation
- Designing role-based access controls (RBAC) at scale
- Configuring cross-account roles with boundary policies
- Just-in-time access using AWS IAM Roles Anywhere
- Implementing identity federation with SAML 2.0
- Securing service-linked roles and resource-based policies
- Audit trail for IAM changes using AWS CloudTrail
- Automating policy reviews with IAM Access Analyzer
- Managing IAM access keys and rotation policies
- Preventing privilege escalation paths using policy simulation
- Creating custom IAM policies with condition keys
- Enforcing MFA for all privileged users
- Session tagging and access control for federated identities
- Using AWS IAM Identity Center for enterprise SSO
- Monitoring user activity through AWS CloudTrail Insights
Module 3: Data Protection and Encryption Strategies - Classifying data using automated discovery tools
- Implementing AWS KMS key policies and grants
- Managing customer managed keys (CMKs) vs AWS managed keys
- Enforcing encryption in transit using TLS 1.3
- Enabling default encryption for S3 buckets
- Configuring S3 bucket policies to block unencrypted uploads
- Using Amazon Macie for sensitive data discovery
- Securing EBS volumes with server-side encryption
- Encrypting RDS instances and snapshots
- Protecting data in transit using VPC endpoints
- Implementing envelope encryption patterns
- Key rotation strategies for compliance
- Integrating AWS CloudHSM for FIPS 140-2 validation
- Automating data classification workflows
- Controlling key access through key aliases and grants
Module 4: Network Security and VPC Isolation - Designing multi-tier VPC architectures
- Implementing private subnets with NAT gateways
- Configuring VPC flow logs for traffic analysis
- Enforcing security group best practices
- Creating least-privilege inbound and outbound rules
- Implementing network ACLs as stateless firewalls
- Using VPC endpoints to privatise AWS service access
- Setting up VPC peering with cross-account access
- Deploying AWS Transit Gateway for hub-and-spoke models
- Securing hybrid connectivity with AWS Site-to-Site VPN
- Monitoring for traffic anomalies using VPC Traffic Mirroring
- Integrating AWS Firewall Manager for centralised rules
- Using AWS Network Firewall for deep packet inspection
- Blocking malicious IPs with AWS Shield Advanced
- Designing DMZ architectures using public and private subnets
Module 5: Threat Detection and Incident Response - Deploying Amazon GuardDuty for threat intelligence
- Interpreting GuardDuty findings for EC2, S3, and IAM
- Automating response to unauthorised API calls
- Using AWS Security Hub for centralised security findings
- Standardising security checks with AWS Config rules
- Integrating third-party SIEMs using Amazon OpenSearch
- Creating automated remediation workflows with AWS Systems Manager
- Building incident response playbooks for cloud environments
- Simulating attack scenarios using AWS IAM policy simulation
- Tracking user behaviour anomalies with GuardDuty ML
- Responding to cryptocurrency mining detection alerts
- Analysing S3 data exfiltration patterns
- Using Amazon Detective for forensic investigations
- Automating incident containment with AWS Lambda
- Creating security event timelines using CloudTrail logs
Module 6: Compliance Automation and Audit Readiness - Aligning AWS controls with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA
- Using AWS Artifact for compliance reports
- Generating audit trail evidence packages
- Automating compliance checks with AWS Config
- Tagging resources for compliance tracking
- Enforcing regulatory standards using Service Control Policies
- Creating custom compliance rules for unique requirements
- Mapping AWS services to NIST 800-53 controls
- Preparing for third-party audits with documentation templates
- Implementing continuous compliance monitoring
- Generating compliance dashboards in AWS Security Hub
- Configuring AWS Audit Manager for automated assessments
- Managing evidence collection workflows
- Documenting control implementations for auditors
- Using AWS Config Aggregators for multi-account views
Module 7: Secure Application and API Protection - Securing API Gateway with IAM and custom authorisers
- Implementing rate limiting and throttling
- Validating input using Amazon API Gateway request validators
- Using AWS WAF to block SQL injection and XSS attacks
- Configuring web ACLs for Application Load Balancers
- Protecting serverless applications with Lambda layers
- Embedding security into CI/CD pipelines
- Scanning container images using Amazon ECR scanning
- Enforcing code signing for Lambda deployments
- Using AWS Secrets Manager for credential rotation
- Securely managing database passwords and API keys
- Rotating secrets automatically on a schedule
- Controlling access to secrets via IAM policies
- Using parameter validation in AWS SDKs
- Enabling encryption for all sensitive environment variables
Module 8: Container and Serverless Security - Securing Amazon ECS tasks with task roles
- Running containers in Fargate with least privilege
- Enabling ECR image scanning at push time
- Using Amazon EKS with IAM roles for service accounts
- Enforcing network policies in Kubernetes with Calico
- Protecting Lambda functions with execution roles
- Limiting Lambda concurrency to prevent abuse
- Isolating Lambda functions in VPCs
- Monitoring Lambda cold starts and invocation patterns
- Securing Step Functions state machines
- Encrypting event payloads in Amazon EventBridge
- Validating inputs in AWS AppSync resolvers
- Auditing serverless permissions with IAM Access Analyzer
- Enabling AWS X-Ray for secure tracing
- Restricting Lambda access to specific VPC resources
Module 9: Storage and Database Security - Applying S3 block public access at account level
- Using S3 Access Points for fine-grained control
- Enabling S3 Object Lock for Write-Once-Read-Many
- Monitoring S3 access patterns with CloudTrail
- Analysing access logs using Amazon Athena
- Encrypting DynamoDB tables at rest
- Using DynamoDB fine-grained access control
- Securing RDS with parameter groups and encryption
- Enabling RDS automated backups with encryption
- Using RDS Proxy for secure database access
- Managing Redshift cluster encryption and audit logging
- Applying Neptune IAM authentication for graph queries
- Controlling QLDB ledger access with IAM policies
- Implementing backup vault policies in AWS Backup
- Enforcing backup compliance with AWS Backup Reports
Module 10: Supply Chain and Deployment Security - Securing AWS CodePipeline with cross-account stages
- Adding manual approval steps for production deploys
- Using AWS CodeBuild with isolated compute environments
- Validating code changes with static analysis tools
- Implementing infrastructure as code with AWS CloudFormation
- Validating templates using cfn-nag and CFN Guard
- Using AWS CDK with security linting
- Signing CloudFormation templates with AWS Signer
- Enabling drift detection for infrastructure consistency
- Using AWS Proton for secure service templates
- Managing pipeline encryption with KMS
- Isolating build environments using VPCs
- Integrating third-party SAST tools into CI/CD
- Enabling audit trails for pipeline executions
- Requiring code reviews before merge
Module 11: Advanced Security Automation & Integration - Orchestrating multi-tool responses using AWS EventBridge
- Building custom remediation automations with AWS Lambda
- Integrating GuardDuty with Slack and PagerDuty
- Using AWS Security Hub custom actions
- Creating centralised logging with AWS CloudWatch
- Filtering and alerting on security events
- Automating IAM policy updates based on findings
- Developing custom compliance scripts
- Using AWS Systems Manager Automation documents
- Triggering playbooks from Security Hub findings
- Exporting logs to external compliance systems
- Scheduling automated security health checks
- Generating weekly security posture reports
- Integrating with Jira for security ticketing
- Using AWS Step Functions for complex workflows
Module 12: Enterprise Integration and Cross-Service Governance - Unifying security across AWS and on-premises
- Extending IAM policies to hybrid identities
- Using AWS Directory Service for managed AD
- Integrating with existing SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Centralising policy enforcement with AWS Firewall Manager
- Applying security baselines across hundreds of accounts
- Using AWS Config Rules across regions and accounts
- Managing encryption policies centrally with KMS
- Standardising logging formats enterprise-wide
- Creating security dashboards for executive reporting
- Linking technical controls to business risk metrics
- Aligning security spend with risk reduction outcomes
- Establishing feedback loops between red and blue teams
- Conducting tabletop exercises for cloud incidents
- Developing escalation paths for critical findings
Module 13: Certification Project & Real-World Implementation - Defining your organisation’s security maturity level
- Choosing between fast improvement and long-term transformation
- Selecting the right security services for your environment
- Planning phased rollout across business units
- Documenting your current state security posture
- Identifying gaps using AWS Security Hub standards
- Building a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for specific risks
- Implementing centralized logging and alerting
- Deploying GuardDuty and Detective in multi-account setup
- Validating encryption settings across storage services
- Enforcing MFA and strong password policies
- Reviewing IAM policies for excessive permissions
- Generating a final executive summary report
- Preparing your Certificate of Completion application
Module 14: Career Advancement and Next Steps - Positioning your AWS security expertise in performance reviews
- Using your completion certificate in job applications
- Adding measurable outcomes to your LinkedIn profile
- Presenting your board-ready security report to leadership
- Initiating cross-functional security enablement programs
- Becoming the internal subject matter expert
- Preparing for AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam
- Leveraging your skills for promotions and salary negotiation
- Joining enterprise security architecture discussions
- Leading cloud security transformation initiatives
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Receiving updates on new AWS security features
- Participating in security architecture roundtables
- Building your personal brand as a cloud security leader
- Using the framework for consulting or internal training
- Designing multi-tier VPC architectures
- Implementing private subnets with NAT gateways
- Configuring VPC flow logs for traffic analysis
- Enforcing security group best practices
- Creating least-privilege inbound and outbound rules
- Implementing network ACLs as stateless firewalls
- Using VPC endpoints to privatise AWS service access
- Setting up VPC peering with cross-account access
- Deploying AWS Transit Gateway for hub-and-spoke models
- Securing hybrid connectivity with AWS Site-to-Site VPN
- Monitoring for traffic anomalies using VPC Traffic Mirroring
- Integrating AWS Firewall Manager for centralised rules
- Using AWS Network Firewall for deep packet inspection
- Blocking malicious IPs with AWS Shield Advanced
- Designing DMZ architectures using public and private subnets
Module 5: Threat Detection and Incident Response - Deploying Amazon GuardDuty for threat intelligence
- Interpreting GuardDuty findings for EC2, S3, and IAM
- Automating response to unauthorised API calls
- Using AWS Security Hub for centralised security findings
- Standardising security checks with AWS Config rules
- Integrating third-party SIEMs using Amazon OpenSearch
- Creating automated remediation workflows with AWS Systems Manager
- Building incident response playbooks for cloud environments
- Simulating attack scenarios using AWS IAM policy simulation
- Tracking user behaviour anomalies with GuardDuty ML
- Responding to cryptocurrency mining detection alerts
- Analysing S3 data exfiltration patterns
- Using Amazon Detective for forensic investigations
- Automating incident containment with AWS Lambda
- Creating security event timelines using CloudTrail logs
Module 6: Compliance Automation and Audit Readiness - Aligning AWS controls with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA
- Using AWS Artifact for compliance reports
- Generating audit trail evidence packages
- Automating compliance checks with AWS Config
- Tagging resources for compliance tracking
- Enforcing regulatory standards using Service Control Policies
- Creating custom compliance rules for unique requirements
- Mapping AWS services to NIST 800-53 controls
- Preparing for third-party audits with documentation templates
- Implementing continuous compliance monitoring
- Generating compliance dashboards in AWS Security Hub
- Configuring AWS Audit Manager for automated assessments
- Managing evidence collection workflows
- Documenting control implementations for auditors
- Using AWS Config Aggregators for multi-account views
Module 7: Secure Application and API Protection - Securing API Gateway with IAM and custom authorisers
- Implementing rate limiting and throttling
- Validating input using Amazon API Gateway request validators
- Using AWS WAF to block SQL injection and XSS attacks
- Configuring web ACLs for Application Load Balancers
- Protecting serverless applications with Lambda layers
- Embedding security into CI/CD pipelines
- Scanning container images using Amazon ECR scanning
- Enforcing code signing for Lambda deployments
- Using AWS Secrets Manager for credential rotation
- Securely managing database passwords and API keys
- Rotating secrets automatically on a schedule
- Controlling access to secrets via IAM policies
- Using parameter validation in AWS SDKs
- Enabling encryption for all sensitive environment variables
Module 8: Container and Serverless Security - Securing Amazon ECS tasks with task roles
- Running containers in Fargate with least privilege
- Enabling ECR image scanning at push time
- Using Amazon EKS with IAM roles for service accounts
- Enforcing network policies in Kubernetes with Calico
- Protecting Lambda functions with execution roles
- Limiting Lambda concurrency to prevent abuse
- Isolating Lambda functions in VPCs
- Monitoring Lambda cold starts and invocation patterns
- Securing Step Functions state machines
- Encrypting event payloads in Amazon EventBridge
- Validating inputs in AWS AppSync resolvers
- Auditing serverless permissions with IAM Access Analyzer
- Enabling AWS X-Ray for secure tracing
- Restricting Lambda access to specific VPC resources
Module 9: Storage and Database Security - Applying S3 block public access at account level
- Using S3 Access Points for fine-grained control
- Enabling S3 Object Lock for Write-Once-Read-Many
- Monitoring S3 access patterns with CloudTrail
- Analysing access logs using Amazon Athena
- Encrypting DynamoDB tables at rest
- Using DynamoDB fine-grained access control
- Securing RDS with parameter groups and encryption
- Enabling RDS automated backups with encryption
- Using RDS Proxy for secure database access
- Managing Redshift cluster encryption and audit logging
- Applying Neptune IAM authentication for graph queries
- Controlling QLDB ledger access with IAM policies
- Implementing backup vault policies in AWS Backup
- Enforcing backup compliance with AWS Backup Reports
Module 10: Supply Chain and Deployment Security - Securing AWS CodePipeline with cross-account stages
- Adding manual approval steps for production deploys
- Using AWS CodeBuild with isolated compute environments
- Validating code changes with static analysis tools
- Implementing infrastructure as code with AWS CloudFormation
- Validating templates using cfn-nag and CFN Guard
- Using AWS CDK with security linting
- Signing CloudFormation templates with AWS Signer
- Enabling drift detection for infrastructure consistency
- Using AWS Proton for secure service templates
- Managing pipeline encryption with KMS
- Isolating build environments using VPCs
- Integrating third-party SAST tools into CI/CD
- Enabling audit trails for pipeline executions
- Requiring code reviews before merge
Module 11: Advanced Security Automation & Integration - Orchestrating multi-tool responses using AWS EventBridge
- Building custom remediation automations with AWS Lambda
- Integrating GuardDuty with Slack and PagerDuty
- Using AWS Security Hub custom actions
- Creating centralised logging with AWS CloudWatch
- Filtering and alerting on security events
- Automating IAM policy updates based on findings
- Developing custom compliance scripts
- Using AWS Systems Manager Automation documents
- Triggering playbooks from Security Hub findings
- Exporting logs to external compliance systems
- Scheduling automated security health checks
- Generating weekly security posture reports
- Integrating with Jira for security ticketing
- Using AWS Step Functions for complex workflows
Module 12: Enterprise Integration and Cross-Service Governance - Unifying security across AWS and on-premises
- Extending IAM policies to hybrid identities
- Using AWS Directory Service for managed AD
- Integrating with existing SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Centralising policy enforcement with AWS Firewall Manager
- Applying security baselines across hundreds of accounts
- Using AWS Config Rules across regions and accounts
- Managing encryption policies centrally with KMS
- Standardising logging formats enterprise-wide
- Creating security dashboards for executive reporting
- Linking technical controls to business risk metrics
- Aligning security spend with risk reduction outcomes
- Establishing feedback loops between red and blue teams
- Conducting tabletop exercises for cloud incidents
- Developing escalation paths for critical findings
Module 13: Certification Project & Real-World Implementation - Defining your organisation’s security maturity level
- Choosing between fast improvement and long-term transformation
- Selecting the right security services for your environment
- Planning phased rollout across business units
- Documenting your current state security posture
- Identifying gaps using AWS Security Hub standards
- Building a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for specific risks
- Implementing centralized logging and alerting
- Deploying GuardDuty and Detective in multi-account setup
- Validating encryption settings across storage services
- Enforcing MFA and strong password policies
- Reviewing IAM policies for excessive permissions
- Generating a final executive summary report
- Preparing your Certificate of Completion application
Module 14: Career Advancement and Next Steps - Positioning your AWS security expertise in performance reviews
- Using your completion certificate in job applications
- Adding measurable outcomes to your LinkedIn profile
- Presenting your board-ready security report to leadership
- Initiating cross-functional security enablement programs
- Becoming the internal subject matter expert
- Preparing for AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam
- Leveraging your skills for promotions and salary negotiation
- Joining enterprise security architecture discussions
- Leading cloud security transformation initiatives
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Receiving updates on new AWS security features
- Participating in security architecture roundtables
- Building your personal brand as a cloud security leader
- Using the framework for consulting or internal training
- Aligning AWS controls with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA
- Using AWS Artifact for compliance reports
- Generating audit trail evidence packages
- Automating compliance checks with AWS Config
- Tagging resources for compliance tracking
- Enforcing regulatory standards using Service Control Policies
- Creating custom compliance rules for unique requirements
- Mapping AWS services to NIST 800-53 controls
- Preparing for third-party audits with documentation templates
- Implementing continuous compliance monitoring
- Generating compliance dashboards in AWS Security Hub
- Configuring AWS Audit Manager for automated assessments
- Managing evidence collection workflows
- Documenting control implementations for auditors
- Using AWS Config Aggregators for multi-account views
Module 7: Secure Application and API Protection - Securing API Gateway with IAM and custom authorisers
- Implementing rate limiting and throttling
- Validating input using Amazon API Gateway request validators
- Using AWS WAF to block SQL injection and XSS attacks
- Configuring web ACLs for Application Load Balancers
- Protecting serverless applications with Lambda layers
- Embedding security into CI/CD pipelines
- Scanning container images using Amazon ECR scanning
- Enforcing code signing for Lambda deployments
- Using AWS Secrets Manager for credential rotation
- Securely managing database passwords and API keys
- Rotating secrets automatically on a schedule
- Controlling access to secrets via IAM policies
- Using parameter validation in AWS SDKs
- Enabling encryption for all sensitive environment variables
Module 8: Container and Serverless Security - Securing Amazon ECS tasks with task roles
- Running containers in Fargate with least privilege
- Enabling ECR image scanning at push time
- Using Amazon EKS with IAM roles for service accounts
- Enforcing network policies in Kubernetes with Calico
- Protecting Lambda functions with execution roles
- Limiting Lambda concurrency to prevent abuse
- Isolating Lambda functions in VPCs
- Monitoring Lambda cold starts and invocation patterns
- Securing Step Functions state machines
- Encrypting event payloads in Amazon EventBridge
- Validating inputs in AWS AppSync resolvers
- Auditing serverless permissions with IAM Access Analyzer
- Enabling AWS X-Ray for secure tracing
- Restricting Lambda access to specific VPC resources
Module 9: Storage and Database Security - Applying S3 block public access at account level
- Using S3 Access Points for fine-grained control
- Enabling S3 Object Lock for Write-Once-Read-Many
- Monitoring S3 access patterns with CloudTrail
- Analysing access logs using Amazon Athena
- Encrypting DynamoDB tables at rest
- Using DynamoDB fine-grained access control
- Securing RDS with parameter groups and encryption
- Enabling RDS automated backups with encryption
- Using RDS Proxy for secure database access
- Managing Redshift cluster encryption and audit logging
- Applying Neptune IAM authentication for graph queries
- Controlling QLDB ledger access with IAM policies
- Implementing backup vault policies in AWS Backup
- Enforcing backup compliance with AWS Backup Reports
Module 10: Supply Chain and Deployment Security - Securing AWS CodePipeline with cross-account stages
- Adding manual approval steps for production deploys
- Using AWS CodeBuild with isolated compute environments
- Validating code changes with static analysis tools
- Implementing infrastructure as code with AWS CloudFormation
- Validating templates using cfn-nag and CFN Guard
- Using AWS CDK with security linting
- Signing CloudFormation templates with AWS Signer
- Enabling drift detection for infrastructure consistency
- Using AWS Proton for secure service templates
- Managing pipeline encryption with KMS
- Isolating build environments using VPCs
- Integrating third-party SAST tools into CI/CD
- Enabling audit trails for pipeline executions
- Requiring code reviews before merge
Module 11: Advanced Security Automation & Integration - Orchestrating multi-tool responses using AWS EventBridge
- Building custom remediation automations with AWS Lambda
- Integrating GuardDuty with Slack and PagerDuty
- Using AWS Security Hub custom actions
- Creating centralised logging with AWS CloudWatch
- Filtering and alerting on security events
- Automating IAM policy updates based on findings
- Developing custom compliance scripts
- Using AWS Systems Manager Automation documents
- Triggering playbooks from Security Hub findings
- Exporting logs to external compliance systems
- Scheduling automated security health checks
- Generating weekly security posture reports
- Integrating with Jira for security ticketing
- Using AWS Step Functions for complex workflows
Module 12: Enterprise Integration and Cross-Service Governance - Unifying security across AWS and on-premises
- Extending IAM policies to hybrid identities
- Using AWS Directory Service for managed AD
- Integrating with existing SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Centralising policy enforcement with AWS Firewall Manager
- Applying security baselines across hundreds of accounts
- Using AWS Config Rules across regions and accounts
- Managing encryption policies centrally with KMS
- Standardising logging formats enterprise-wide
- Creating security dashboards for executive reporting
- Linking technical controls to business risk metrics
- Aligning security spend with risk reduction outcomes
- Establishing feedback loops between red and blue teams
- Conducting tabletop exercises for cloud incidents
- Developing escalation paths for critical findings
Module 13: Certification Project & Real-World Implementation - Defining your organisation’s security maturity level
- Choosing between fast improvement and long-term transformation
- Selecting the right security services for your environment
- Planning phased rollout across business units
- Documenting your current state security posture
- Identifying gaps using AWS Security Hub standards
- Building a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for specific risks
- Implementing centralized logging and alerting
- Deploying GuardDuty and Detective in multi-account setup
- Validating encryption settings across storage services
- Enforcing MFA and strong password policies
- Reviewing IAM policies for excessive permissions
- Generating a final executive summary report
- Preparing your Certificate of Completion application
Module 14: Career Advancement and Next Steps - Positioning your AWS security expertise in performance reviews
- Using your completion certificate in job applications
- Adding measurable outcomes to your LinkedIn profile
- Presenting your board-ready security report to leadership
- Initiating cross-functional security enablement programs
- Becoming the internal subject matter expert
- Preparing for AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam
- Leveraging your skills for promotions and salary negotiation
- Joining enterprise security architecture discussions
- Leading cloud security transformation initiatives
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Receiving updates on new AWS security features
- Participating in security architecture roundtables
- Building your personal brand as a cloud security leader
- Using the framework for consulting or internal training
- Securing Amazon ECS tasks with task roles
- Running containers in Fargate with least privilege
- Enabling ECR image scanning at push time
- Using Amazon EKS with IAM roles for service accounts
- Enforcing network policies in Kubernetes with Calico
- Protecting Lambda functions with execution roles
- Limiting Lambda concurrency to prevent abuse
- Isolating Lambda functions in VPCs
- Monitoring Lambda cold starts and invocation patterns
- Securing Step Functions state machines
- Encrypting event payloads in Amazon EventBridge
- Validating inputs in AWS AppSync resolvers
- Auditing serverless permissions with IAM Access Analyzer
- Enabling AWS X-Ray for secure tracing
- Restricting Lambda access to specific VPC resources
Module 9: Storage and Database Security - Applying S3 block public access at account level
- Using S3 Access Points for fine-grained control
- Enabling S3 Object Lock for Write-Once-Read-Many
- Monitoring S3 access patterns with CloudTrail
- Analysing access logs using Amazon Athena
- Encrypting DynamoDB tables at rest
- Using DynamoDB fine-grained access control
- Securing RDS with parameter groups and encryption
- Enabling RDS automated backups with encryption
- Using RDS Proxy for secure database access
- Managing Redshift cluster encryption and audit logging
- Applying Neptune IAM authentication for graph queries
- Controlling QLDB ledger access with IAM policies
- Implementing backup vault policies in AWS Backup
- Enforcing backup compliance with AWS Backup Reports
Module 10: Supply Chain and Deployment Security - Securing AWS CodePipeline with cross-account stages
- Adding manual approval steps for production deploys
- Using AWS CodeBuild with isolated compute environments
- Validating code changes with static analysis tools
- Implementing infrastructure as code with AWS CloudFormation
- Validating templates using cfn-nag and CFN Guard
- Using AWS CDK with security linting
- Signing CloudFormation templates with AWS Signer
- Enabling drift detection for infrastructure consistency
- Using AWS Proton for secure service templates
- Managing pipeline encryption with KMS
- Isolating build environments using VPCs
- Integrating third-party SAST tools into CI/CD
- Enabling audit trails for pipeline executions
- Requiring code reviews before merge
Module 11: Advanced Security Automation & Integration - Orchestrating multi-tool responses using AWS EventBridge
- Building custom remediation automations with AWS Lambda
- Integrating GuardDuty with Slack and PagerDuty
- Using AWS Security Hub custom actions
- Creating centralised logging with AWS CloudWatch
- Filtering and alerting on security events
- Automating IAM policy updates based on findings
- Developing custom compliance scripts
- Using AWS Systems Manager Automation documents
- Triggering playbooks from Security Hub findings
- Exporting logs to external compliance systems
- Scheduling automated security health checks
- Generating weekly security posture reports
- Integrating with Jira for security ticketing
- Using AWS Step Functions for complex workflows
Module 12: Enterprise Integration and Cross-Service Governance - Unifying security across AWS and on-premises
- Extending IAM policies to hybrid identities
- Using AWS Directory Service for managed AD
- Integrating with existing SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Centralising policy enforcement with AWS Firewall Manager
- Applying security baselines across hundreds of accounts
- Using AWS Config Rules across regions and accounts
- Managing encryption policies centrally with KMS
- Standardising logging formats enterprise-wide
- Creating security dashboards for executive reporting
- Linking technical controls to business risk metrics
- Aligning security spend with risk reduction outcomes
- Establishing feedback loops between red and blue teams
- Conducting tabletop exercises for cloud incidents
- Developing escalation paths for critical findings
Module 13: Certification Project & Real-World Implementation - Defining your organisation’s security maturity level
- Choosing between fast improvement and long-term transformation
- Selecting the right security services for your environment
- Planning phased rollout across business units
- Documenting your current state security posture
- Identifying gaps using AWS Security Hub standards
- Building a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for specific risks
- Implementing centralized logging and alerting
- Deploying GuardDuty and Detective in multi-account setup
- Validating encryption settings across storage services
- Enforcing MFA and strong password policies
- Reviewing IAM policies for excessive permissions
- Generating a final executive summary report
- Preparing your Certificate of Completion application
Module 14: Career Advancement and Next Steps - Positioning your AWS security expertise in performance reviews
- Using your completion certificate in job applications
- Adding measurable outcomes to your LinkedIn profile
- Presenting your board-ready security report to leadership
- Initiating cross-functional security enablement programs
- Becoming the internal subject matter expert
- Preparing for AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam
- Leveraging your skills for promotions and salary negotiation
- Joining enterprise security architecture discussions
- Leading cloud security transformation initiatives
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Receiving updates on new AWS security features
- Participating in security architecture roundtables
- Building your personal brand as a cloud security leader
- Using the framework for consulting or internal training
- Securing AWS CodePipeline with cross-account stages
- Adding manual approval steps for production deploys
- Using AWS CodeBuild with isolated compute environments
- Validating code changes with static analysis tools
- Implementing infrastructure as code with AWS CloudFormation
- Validating templates using cfn-nag and CFN Guard
- Using AWS CDK with security linting
- Signing CloudFormation templates with AWS Signer
- Enabling drift detection for infrastructure consistency
- Using AWS Proton for secure service templates
- Managing pipeline encryption with KMS
- Isolating build environments using VPCs
- Integrating third-party SAST tools into CI/CD
- Enabling audit trails for pipeline executions
- Requiring code reviews before merge
Module 11: Advanced Security Automation & Integration - Orchestrating multi-tool responses using AWS EventBridge
- Building custom remediation automations with AWS Lambda
- Integrating GuardDuty with Slack and PagerDuty
- Using AWS Security Hub custom actions
- Creating centralised logging with AWS CloudWatch
- Filtering and alerting on security events
- Automating IAM policy updates based on findings
- Developing custom compliance scripts
- Using AWS Systems Manager Automation documents
- Triggering playbooks from Security Hub findings
- Exporting logs to external compliance systems
- Scheduling automated security health checks
- Generating weekly security posture reports
- Integrating with Jira for security ticketing
- Using AWS Step Functions for complex workflows
Module 12: Enterprise Integration and Cross-Service Governance - Unifying security across AWS and on-premises
- Extending IAM policies to hybrid identities
- Using AWS Directory Service for managed AD
- Integrating with existing SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Centralising policy enforcement with AWS Firewall Manager
- Applying security baselines across hundreds of accounts
- Using AWS Config Rules across regions and accounts
- Managing encryption policies centrally with KMS
- Standardising logging formats enterprise-wide
- Creating security dashboards for executive reporting
- Linking technical controls to business risk metrics
- Aligning security spend with risk reduction outcomes
- Establishing feedback loops between red and blue teams
- Conducting tabletop exercises for cloud incidents
- Developing escalation paths for critical findings
Module 13: Certification Project & Real-World Implementation - Defining your organisation’s security maturity level
- Choosing between fast improvement and long-term transformation
- Selecting the right security services for your environment
- Planning phased rollout across business units
- Documenting your current state security posture
- Identifying gaps using AWS Security Hub standards
- Building a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for specific risks
- Implementing centralized logging and alerting
- Deploying GuardDuty and Detective in multi-account setup
- Validating encryption settings across storage services
- Enforcing MFA and strong password policies
- Reviewing IAM policies for excessive permissions
- Generating a final executive summary report
- Preparing your Certificate of Completion application
Module 14: Career Advancement and Next Steps - Positioning your AWS security expertise in performance reviews
- Using your completion certificate in job applications
- Adding measurable outcomes to your LinkedIn profile
- Presenting your board-ready security report to leadership
- Initiating cross-functional security enablement programs
- Becoming the internal subject matter expert
- Preparing for AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam
- Leveraging your skills for promotions and salary negotiation
- Joining enterprise security architecture discussions
- Leading cloud security transformation initiatives
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Receiving updates on new AWS security features
- Participating in security architecture roundtables
- Building your personal brand as a cloud security leader
- Using the framework for consulting or internal training
- Unifying security across AWS and on-premises
- Extending IAM policies to hybrid identities
- Using AWS Directory Service for managed AD
- Integrating with existing SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Centralising policy enforcement with AWS Firewall Manager
- Applying security baselines across hundreds of accounts
- Using AWS Config Rules across regions and accounts
- Managing encryption policies centrally with KMS
- Standardising logging formats enterprise-wide
- Creating security dashboards for executive reporting
- Linking technical controls to business risk metrics
- Aligning security spend with risk reduction outcomes
- Establishing feedback loops between red and blue teams
- Conducting tabletop exercises for cloud incidents
- Developing escalation paths for critical findings
Module 13: Certification Project & Real-World Implementation - Defining your organisation’s security maturity level
- Choosing between fast improvement and long-term transformation
- Selecting the right security services for your environment
- Planning phased rollout across business units
- Documenting your current state security posture
- Identifying gaps using AWS Security Hub standards
- Building a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for specific risks
- Implementing centralized logging and alerting
- Deploying GuardDuty and Detective in multi-account setup
- Validating encryption settings across storage services
- Enforcing MFA and strong password policies
- Reviewing IAM policies for excessive permissions
- Generating a final executive summary report
- Preparing your Certificate of Completion application
Module 14: Career Advancement and Next Steps - Positioning your AWS security expertise in performance reviews
- Using your completion certificate in job applications
- Adding measurable outcomes to your LinkedIn profile
- Presenting your board-ready security report to leadership
- Initiating cross-functional security enablement programs
- Becoming the internal subject matter expert
- Preparing for AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam
- Leveraging your skills for promotions and salary negotiation
- Joining enterprise security architecture discussions
- Leading cloud security transformation initiatives
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Receiving updates on new AWS security features
- Participating in security architecture roundtables
- Building your personal brand as a cloud security leader
- Using the framework for consulting or internal training
- Positioning your AWS security expertise in performance reviews
- Using your completion certificate in job applications
- Adding measurable outcomes to your LinkedIn profile
- Presenting your board-ready security report to leadership
- Initiating cross-functional security enablement programs
- Becoming the internal subject matter expert
- Preparing for AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam
- Leveraging your skills for promotions and salary negotiation
- Joining enterprise security architecture discussions
- Leading cloud security transformation initiatives
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Receiving updates on new AWS security features
- Participating in security architecture roundtables
- Building your personal brand as a cloud security leader
- Using the framework for consulting or internal training