AWS Certified Security Study Guide

A practical and comprehensive guide to the AWS Certified Security exam and your next AWS cloud security job In the newly revised second edition of AWS Certified Security Study Guide: Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam, a team of veteran Amazon Web Services cloud security experts delivers a comprehensive roadmap to succeeding on the challenging AWS Certified Security Specialty certification exam. You'll prepare for the exam faster and smarter with authoritative content, an assessment test, real-world examples, practical exercises, and updated chapter review questions. You'll also acquire the on-the-job skills you need to hit the ground running in your next AWS cloud security position. This book offers complete coverage of every tested exam objective, including threat detection, incident response, security logging and monitoring, cloud infrastructure security, identity and access management (IAM), data protection, and management and security governance. It also includes: Complimentary access to the hands-on, digital Sybex learning environment and test bank, with hundreds of practice questions, flashcards, and a glossary of important terminology, accessible from a wide variety of devices All the material you need to conquer the difficult SCS-C02 exam on your first attempt Quick reference material ideal for fast on-the-job use in any AWS cloud security-related role An up-to-date and essential study companion for anyone preparing to take the AWS Certified Security (SCS-C02) exam, this study guide is also ideal for aspiring and practicing AWS cloud security professionals seeking a refresher on critical knowledge you'll need every day at your current or next job.

Introduction xxi Assessment Test xxvii Chapter 1 Security Fundamentals 1 Chapter 2 Cloud Security Principles and Frameworks 45 Chapter 3 Management and Security Governance 67 Chapter 4 Identity and Access Management 87 Chapter 5 Security Logging and Monitoring 131 Chapter 6 Infrastructure Protection 191 Chapter 7 Data Protection 293 Chapter 8 Threat Detection and Incident Response 385 Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 431 Appendix B Creating Your Security Journey in AWS 441 Appendix C AWS Security Services Portfolio 449 Appendix D DevSecOps in AWS 467 Index 501