AWS Academy Cloud Security Foundations

Ready for the next level in cloud computing? Take the next step in your Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy Security learning path with this foundational course in cloud security. 

Course Description

This online, self-guided course is for students seeking to gain a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and services for cloud computing, through a hands-on approach. Through pre-recorded videos, slides, activities, demonstrations and hands-on labs, you’ll build practical and real-world understanding of cloud security.  

Advance your career in cloud security, whether you’re pursuing Solutions Architect, Data Engineer, or DevOps roles. This course is one step along the AWS Academy Security learning path toward the AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification. The focus is on practical skills, not test-taking techniques. 

Want a bigger picture of your AWS Academy Certification journey? Check out other AWS Academy courses and certification pathways. Stay tuned for these course launches! 

The University of Denver is proud to be a member institution of the AWS Academy, giving students access to official Amazon Web Services (AWS) curriculum and learning resources that prepare them for industry-recognized certifications. 

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Who should take this course?

  • IT professionals pursuing cloud architecture, engineering, security, or DevSecOps career paths 

  • Students and career changers with a strong IT foundation seeking to build expertise in cloud security and advance along the AWS Academy Security learning path 

  • Industry professionals in financial services, healthcare, government, technology, e-commerce, and organizations with strict data security standards or compliance requirements 

Course Details

Requirements

Learners who are best prepared to excel in this course typically have:  

  • Technical Background
    • Working knowledge of distributed systems 

    • Working knowledge of general networking concepts 

    • Working knowledge of multi-tier architectures 

    • Familiarity with cloud computing concepts 

     

    * Working knowledge implies that you are able to work with a subject successfully, though you might not have an in-depth understanding of how it works. Familiarity implies that you have been exposed to and have a basic understanding of concepts. 

Format

Designed with your busy schedule in mind, this course is:  

  • 100% online: Learn from anywhere 

  • Self-guided: Built for self-starters who want to drive their own learning experience and work at their own pace. 

  • 20 hours of content: Advance your skills and accelerate your career 

  • Skills-Based: Earn a digital badge by scoring 70%+ on graded activities

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Ready to Enroll?

Sessions start monthly! Enroll and begin your course anytime within that month. You’ll have 5 months of access to course materials.

What You'll Learn

  • Outcomes

    When you’ve completed this course, you will be able to:  

    • Identify security benefits and responsibilities of using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud 

    • Use the identity and access management features of AWS 

    • Describe how to secure network access to AWS resources 

    • Explain the available methods for encrypting data at rest and data in transit 

    • Determine which AWS services can be used for monitoring and incident response 

  • Course Outline
    • Module 1: Welcome  

    • Module 2: Introduction to Security on AWS 

    • Module 3: Securing Access to Cloud Resources 

    • Module 4: Securing Your Infrastructure 

    • Module 5: Protecting Data in Your Application 

    • Module 6: Logging and Monitoring 

    • Module 7: Responding to and Managing an Incident 

    • Module 8: Bridging to Certification

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Free AWS Skill Builder Access

Enroll today and receive a complimentary 12-month subscription to AWS Skill Builder. This platform of over 600 self-paced courses, labs, and certification prep resources is designed to reinforce what you've learned and help you prepare for your AWS certification exam.