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AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Duration2 Months
Modules20
RewardEarn Certificate
ModeOnline/Offline
About AWS Certified Security - Specialty
The AWS Certified Security - Specialty course prepares you to design and implement security controls across the AWS cloud platform. Covering all five domains of the AWS Security Specialty exam, this course equips you to handle identity management, data protection, infrastructure security, logging, monitoring, and incident response in AWS environments.

You will gain hands-on experience with core AWS security services including IAM, KMS, CloudHSM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, Shield, Secrets Manager, Inspector, Detective, and many more. Each service is taught with practical lab scenarios that mirror real enterprise cloud security challenges.

AWS Security Specialty is one of the most valued certifications for cloud security professionals, with significant demand in DevSecOps, cloud security architecture, and compliance roles. This course ensures you not only pass the exam but are genuinely equipped to secure AWS workloads in production environments.
Course Benefits
Lifetime Consultation Programme
80% Practical, 20% Theory
24/7 Lab Access
Career Outcomes
AWS Security Engineer
Cloud Security Architect
DevSecOps Engineer
Cloud Compliance Analyst
Cloud Security Consultant
Skills you'll gain
AWS IAM & Identity Federation
AWS KMS & CloudHSM
VPC Security Groups & NACLs
CloudTrail & CloudWatch
Amazon GuardDuty & Macie
AWS Security Hub & Detective
AWS WAF & Shield
Secrets Manager & Parameter Store
Amazon Inspector
Incident Response in AWS
Course Content
20 Modules
86 Chapters

AWS Shared Responsibility Model  :  Understanding security of the cloud vs. security in the cloud and its implications for architects.

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar  :  Applying the five best practice areas of the Security Pillar to AWS workload design.

AWS Security Services Overview  :  High-level survey of all AWS security services and their relationships to each other.

AWS Organizations & SCPs  :  Using AWS Organizations, Service Control Policies, and guardrails for multi-account governance.

Technical Viva
Once you complete all modules, you'll face a one-on-one technical viva with an instructor. This interactive session helps reinforce your knowledge, test your practical understanding, and prepare you for real-world problem solving.
Final Exam
Your learning journey concludes with a rigorous assessment: a 3-hour MCQ test to evaluate theory and a 5-hour lab exam to validate your practical skills. This final step ensures you're fully industry-ready and confident in applying your knowledge.
Earn Certificate
After successfully completing the modules, viva, and final exam, you'll earn an industry-recognized certificate. This credential validates your expertise, enhances your profile, and boosts your career opportunities.
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Ratings & Reviews

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4.7
Siddharth Kulkarni

Siddharth Kulkarni

1 month ago

Got a 40% salary hike after this cert!

AWS Security Specialty is one of the most valued cloud certs. The GuardDuty, Security Hub, and KMS modules were excellent. Cleared the exam in the first attempt.

Poonam Mishra

Poonam Mishra

2 months ago

Best cloud security course in the market

The hands-on labs with real AWS environments are outstanding. The incident response and forensics section is unlike anything I've seen in other cloud security courses.

Venkatesh Narayanan

Venkatesh Narayanan

3 weeks ago

Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains

Every AWS Security Specialty exam domain is covered in depth. The IAM policy deep dive and multi-account architecture modules are particularly valuable for real-world work.

Shobha Krishnan

Shobha Krishnan

2 weeks ago

Placed as Cloud Security Engineer!

The AWS Security Specialty cert combined with this hands-on training helped me land a Cloud Security Engineer role at a major e-commerce company. Highly recommended!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What AWS experience level is recommended before taking this course?

AWS Solutions Architect Associate or equivalent practical experience with core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM) is recommended. The course builds on this foundation with security-specific depth.

Q. Will I practice in a real AWS environment?

Yes, guided lab exercises are conducted in real AWS environments. The course provides structured lab access so you can practice configuring security services without incurring unexpected costs.

Q. Is this course aligned with the official AWS Security Specialty exam?

Fully aligned with all five AWS Security Specialty exam domains: Threat Detection & Incident Response, Security Logging & Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Identity & Access Management, and Data Protection.

Q. Does the course cover DevSecOps and IaC security?

Yes, Module 17 is dedicated to DevSecOps including CI/CD pipeline security, Infrastructure as Code scanning with Checkov, and automated remediation with Security Hub and EventBridge.

Q. How long does it take to prepare for the AWS Security Specialty exam?

With this 2-month course, most students are well-prepared for the exam. We recommend completing all practice exams in Module 20 and ensuring hands-on confidence with key services before sitting the exam.

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