AWS Security and Cost Management

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

Build a secure, compliant, and cost-optimized AWS cloud. This course simplifies the complexities of governance & security and suggests innovative ways to optimize your cloud spend. You will learn about the shared responsibility model, automation tools, and cost management.

This course will help you prepare for AWS Cloud Practioner certification's security, governance, and cost optimization topics.

• Introduction to AWS Security and Compliance
• 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.
• Network and User Security
• In this chapter, you'll delve into AWS security best practices, including the principle of least privilege and identity management through AWS IAM. You'll learn to secure networks using VPCs, NACLs, and firewalls, and protect your compute resources using security groups and encryption.
• Billing and Cost Management
• 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.