AWS Security Practice Exam
AWS Security Practice Exam
About AWS Security Exam
The AWS Security Exam is designed to evaluate a candidate’s understanding of securing AWS cloud environments using best practices, tools, and services provided by Amazon Web Services. This certification assesses proficiency in areas such as data protection, identity and access management (IAM), network and infrastructure security, monitoring and logging, incident response, and compliance. It is ideal for individuals who architect, implement, and manage security solutions on AWS, ensuring robust cloud governance, regulatory alignment, and operational protection against evolving cyber threats.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Cloud security professionals managing AWS environments
- Solutions architects designing secure cloud infrastructure
- DevSecOps engineers implementing automated security controls
- System administrators responsible for compliance and audits
- Security analysts monitoring and responding to AWS threats
Skills Required
- Understanding of AWS core services and security responsibilities
- Knowledge of IAM, encryption, and network security models
- Experience with logging, monitoring, and incident detection
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
Knowledge Gained
- Implementing IAM roles, policies, and federated access
- Using AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and encryption mechanisms
- Monitoring activity with AWS CloudTrail, Config, and GuardDuty
- Designing secure architectures and automating incident response
Course Outline
The AWS Security Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Identity and Access Management
- IAM policies, roles, and permissions
- Multi-factor authentication and access control boundaries
- Federated identities and AWS SSO
Domain 2 – Data Protection and Encryption
- Encryption with KMS, CloudHSM, and client-side techniques
- Secrets management using AWS Secrets Manager and Parameter Store
- Protecting S3, RDS, EBS, and other data stores
Domain 3 – Infrastructure and Network Security
- Designing secure VPCs and subnets
- Configuring NACLs, security groups, and VPNs
- Using AWS Shield, WAF, and firewall manager
Domain 4 – Logging, Monitoring, and Incident Response
- Monitoring with CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and GuardDuty
- Analyzing logs and setting up alarms
- Automated response with Lambda and EventBridge
Domain 5 – Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Using AWS Config and Audit Manager for compliance
- Risk assessment and policy enforcement
- Working with compliance standards and frameworks
Domain 6 – Security Automation and Best Practices
- Infrastructure as Code for security (CloudFormation, Terraform)
- Automated security patching and scanning
- Developing secure CI/CD pipelines with security gates
