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AWS Security and Cost Management

Master AWS security, governance, and cost optimization to prepare for the Cloud Practitioner certification.

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Course Description

Understanding AWS Governance and Security

In the "AWS Security and Cost Management" course, learners will embark on a comprehensive journey to master the intricacies of cloud governance and security within the AWS ecosystem. The course begins by elucidating the shared responsibility model that underpins AWS security, highlighting the division of security tasks between AWS and its users. It provides a deep dive into AWS's robust suite of security tools and features, enabling students to design and implement a security strategy that ensures data protection, integrity, and accessibility. By exploring real-world scenarios and best practices, participants will gain insights into how to safeguard their cloud environments against evolving threats.

Optimizing Your AWS Cloud Spend

Cost optimization is a critical aspect of managing cloud resources, and this course offers practical guidance on achieving efficiency in cloud spending. Learners will discover innovative strategies to monitor, analyze, and manage their AWS costs effectively. The curriculum covers essential cost management tools provided by AWS, including Cost Explorer, Budgets, and the AWS Pricing Calculator. Through hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to identify and eliminate wasteful expenditure, leverage Reserved Instances and Savings Plans for cost savings, and apply cost allocation tags to understand and control their cloud spend.

Preparing for AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

This course is meticulously designed to aid learners in preparing for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, with a specific focus on security, governance, and cost optimization topics. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will be well-equipped to tackle the relevant sections of the certification exam. The course not only aims to provide a thorough understanding of AWS's security and cost management features but also instills a mindset of continuous improvement and best practices in cloud governance. By the end of the course, participants will possess the confidence and skills needed to excel in the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and beyond.

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  1. 1

    Introduction to AWS Security and Compliance

    Free

    Dive into the core principles of AWS security and compliance. Understand the differences between AWS compliance and governance, and learn how to automate security and compliance.

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    Introduction to AWS Security
    50 xp
    Classify security tools
    100 xp
    Shared responsibility model
    100 xp
    AWS compliance and governance
    50 xp
    Cloud governance
    50 xp
    Order governance actions
    100 xp
    Security and compliance automation
    50 xp
    Auto-remediation
    50 xp
    Trusted Advisor functions
    50 xp
    Compliance automation tools
    100 xp
  2. 2

    Security Best Practices

    Free

    Discover some of the best practices when dealing with data security by applying the principle of least privilege. Learn about Identity and Access Management (IAM) and dive deeper into network and compute security in AWS.

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    Billing and Cost Management

    Free

    Explore the different pricing models that AWS has to offer, and learn how to manage budgets and costs. Discover the AWS tools to facilitate cost allocation, billing, and support, and discuss some cost optimization strategies using a case study.

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Prerequisites

Introduction to AWS
Dev Bhosale HeadshotDev Bhosale

Head of Business Intelligence at SOC Telemed

Dev is a seasoned data professional with a Master's in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech. As a Principal Data & Cloud Architect for a leading telemedicine provider, he transforms complex data into visual stories. He holds multiple cloud certifications and shares his expertise at numerous online events and blogs at datawithdev.com. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the outdoors through biking and hiking.
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