AWS Security and Compliance Fundamentals

Securing cloud infrastructure is a primary priority for modern businesses, yet navigating the vast array of security and compliance tools can feel overwhelming. This text-only course simplifies cloud security, guiding you through the essential services and strategies needed to protect your assets and maintain regulatory compliance. You will transition from understanding basic security concepts to confidently managing access and monitoring cloud resources. What you will learn: Understand the foundational principles of the AWS Shared Responsibility Model and identity management; Configure IAM policies and roles to enforce the principle of least privilege; Monitor resource changes and track user activity using CloudTrail; Set up CloudWatch alarms to detect and respond to security events in real time; Automate compliance auditing and resource tracking with Config; Apply modern zero-trust security concepts to cloud network architecture. The course begins with essential security terminology and foundational compliance concepts before guiding you through step-by-step written scenarios for configuring and auditing your cloud environment. This course is designed specifically for beginners, system administrators, and aspiring cloud engineers with no prior security experience. Start building a secure, compliant, and resilient cloud infrastructure today.