AWS Security and Infrastructure Monitoring Fundamentals

As organizations migrate to the cloud, keeping infrastructure secure and visible is more critical than ever. Understanding how to configure access controls and track system health is a foundational skill for any modern cloud professional. This text-based course guides you through the core principles of AWS security and monitoring. You will transition from understanding basic cloud concepts to confidently implementing identity management, configuring firewalls, and setting up automated alerts to detect anomalies before they impact your services. What you'll learn: Understand foundational AWS security concepts, including the Shared Responsibility Model and Zero-Trust principles; Configure Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies to enforce the principle of least privilege; Monitor system health and track resource metrics using CloudWatch and modern observability practices; Audit API activity and track configuration changes across your cloud environment using CloudTrail; Implement network security controls, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), security groups, and network access control lists; Analyze security logs and configure automated notifications to respond to potential threats. You will start with essential definitions and security frameworks before moving on to step-by-step written guides that show you how to configure security and monitoring services. Designed for beginners, this course requires no prior cloud security experience, though a basic familiarity with general IT concepts is helpful. Start building a safer, more observable cloud environment today.