Course description

This course focuses on understanding and implementing Amazon Web Services (AWS) security best practices regarding network infrastructure with a deep dive into securing network infrastructure.

• Course level: Intermediate
• Duration: 1.5 hours

Activities

This course includes text, interactive activities, and knowledge checks.

Course objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

• Design a secure network using network segmentation and security best practices
• Select the appropriate AWS services to secure network architecture

Intended audience

This course is intended for:

• Individuals responsible for professional services implementation and delivery at APN consulting partner organizations
• Security Architects, Security Engineers, and Systems Operators
• IT consultants designing, architecting, and maintaining applications and solutions to run securely in the AWS cloud

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, participants should have completed the following:

• AWS Security Fundamentals
• AWS Security Essentials
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification or a strong background in information security concepts, techniques, and paradigms in the areas of networking, operating systems, data encryption, and operational controls

Course outline

Module 1: Designing the Network

• Introduction to Designing the Network
• Flexible and Secure
• Connectivity Overview
• DNS Operations and Security

Module 2: Securing the Network

• Introduction to Securing the Network
• Defense in Depth Review
• AWS Network Security Mechanisms
• AWS Security Services
• Third-Party Security Solutions