AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam Guide - Second Edition
AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam Guide - Second Edition
Get all the guidance you need to pass the AWS (SCS-C02) exam on your first attempt
About the 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.
Table of Contents
- AWS Shared Responsibility Model
- Fundamental AWS Services
- Understanding Attacks on Cloud Environments
- Incident Response
- Managing Your Environment with AWS Config
- Event Management with AWS Security Hub and GuardDuty
- Logs Generated by AWS Services
- CloudWatch and CloudWatch Metrics
- Parsing Logs and Events with AWS Native Tools
- Configuring Infrastructure Security
- Securing EC2 Instances
- Managing Key Infrastructure
- Access Management
- Working with Access Policies
- Federated and Mobile Access
- Using Active Directory Services to Manage Access
- Protecting Data in Flight and at Rest
- Securely Connecting to your AWS Environment
- Using Certificates and Certificate Services in AWS
- Managing Secrets Securely in AWS
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