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AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam Guide

AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam Guide - Second Edition

By : Adam Book, Stuart Scott
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AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam Guide

AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam Guide

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By: Adam Book, Stuart Scott

Overview of this book

The AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam validates your expertise in advanced cloud security, a crucial skill set in today's cloud market. With the latest updates and revised study material, this second edition provides an excellent starting point for your exam preparation. You’ll learn the fundamentals of core services, which are essential prerequisites before delving into the six domains covered in the exam. The book addresses various security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, such as DDoS attacks, offering insights into effective mitigation strategies at different layers. You’ll learn different tools available in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to secure your Virtual Private Cloud and allow the correct traffic to travel securely to your workloads. As you progress, you’ll explore the intricacies of AWS EventBridge and IAM services. Additionally, you’ll get lifetime access to supplementary online resources, including mock exams with exam-like timers, detailed solutions, interactive flashcards, and invaluable exam tips, all accessible across various devices such as PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Ultimately, armed with the knowledge and skills acquired from this AWS security guide, you'll be well-prepared to pass the exam and design secure AWS solutions with confidence.
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Section 1:AWS Security Fundamentals
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Section 2:Incident Response
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Section 3:Logging and Monitoring
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Section 4:Infrastructure Security
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Section 5:Identity and Access Management
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Section 6:Data Protection

AWS Shared Responsibility Model

Now that you are ready to begin your journey, the first step is to understand who is responsible for what when it comes to cloud computing. Security for both workloads and data stored in the cloud is separated into functions performed by both the customer and the cloud service provider (in this case Amazon Web Services). The shared responsibility model describes which duty belongs to whom.

From its very name the shared responsibility model, it is clear from the outset that more than one party is involved. This model defines where the customer’s responsibility for implementing, controlling, and managing security within AWS starts and ends, compared to that of the cloud service provider, in this case, AWS.

The roles and responsibilities of managing security require a shared awareness between the two parties. The model itself is not a legal agreement in any way; it is simply down to you to be aware of the model and understand its importance...

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