GEN_ramp-up_guide_security_Sep-2020 - AWS Cloud Security Ramp-Up Guide

Sep 20, 2026

AWS Cloud security ramp-up guide compiling curated learning resources to build foundational and advanced knowledge of securing AWS environments. Provides structured learning paths covering cloud security fundamentals, identity and access management, shared responsibility, governance, and security best practices such as encryption, logging, threat detection, and incident response. Includes step-by-step progression toward preparing for and taking the AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam, with recommended study options and additional community resources.

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Pages5

Reading Time13 min

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Step 1: Learn the cloud security fundamentals

Step 1 continued: Learn the cloud security fundamentals

Step 2: Learn cloud security concepts and best practices

Step 2 continued: Learn cloud security concepts and best practices

Step 3: Prepare for and take the AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification exam

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AWS Training and Certification has created this and other AWS Ramp-Up Guides to help build your knowledge of the AWS Cloud. Each expertly curated guide features free training, classroom courses, videos, whitepapers, certifications, and other information you’re looking for. To enroll in training and certification exams, and track your progress, [visit](visit aws.training)[ aws.training](visit aws.training) and set up a free account. | Learn the fundamentals of AWS Cloud | | | | --- | --- | --- | | LEARNING RESOURCE | DURATION | TYPE | | What is Cloud Computing? | 10 minutes | Webpage » | | Overview of AWS | 2 hours | Whitepaper » | | AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (Second Edition) | 6+ hours | Digital Training » Classroom Training » | | Cloud Computing withAWS | 10 minutes | Webpage » | | AWS Glossary | 30 minutes | Whitepaper » | | Job Roles in the Cloud | 30 minutes | Digital Training » | | Step 1: Learn the cloud security fundamentals | | | | --- | --- | --- | | LEARNING RESOURCE | DURATION | TYPE | | How Should We All Think About Security (from AWS re:Invent) | 1 hour | Video » | | AWS Fundamentals: Securing yourAWS Cloud* | 50 minutes | Digital Training » | | AWS Philosophy of Security (from AWS re:Invent) | 1 hour | Video » | | AWS Shared Responsibility Model | 5 minutes | Digital Training » | | Getting Started withAWS Security, Identity, & Compliance | 3 hours | Digital Training » | | AWS Security Fundamentals (Second Edition) | 2 hours | Digital Training » | | AWS Security Essentials | 1 day | Classroom Training » | | Step 1 continued: Learn the cloud security fundamentals | | | | --- | --- | --- | | LEARNING RESOURCE | DURATION | TYPE | | Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)* | 30 minutes | Hands-on Lab » | | Cloud Adoption Framework: Security Perspective | 2 hours | Whitepaper » | | Security Pillar AWS Well-Architected Framework | 1 hour | Whitepaper » | | AWS Fundamentals: Addressing Security Risk* | 5 hours | Digital Training » | | Authentication and Authorization withAWS Identity and Access Management | 15 minutes | Digital Training » | | Amazon Web Services: Overview of Security Processes | 2 hours | Whitepaper » | | How to quickly find and update your access keys, password, MFA setting using the AWS Management Console* * | 10 minutes | Blog Post » | | Getting started with AWS identity (from AWS re:Invent) * | 1 hour | Video » | | Protecting Your Instance with Security Groups | 10 minutes | Digital Training » | | Differences Between Security Groups and NACLs | 10 minutes | Digital Training » | | AWS Well-Architected Training | 1 hour 30 minutes | Digital Training » | | How to think about cloud security governance* | 15 minutes | Blog Post » | | Well-Architected Security Labs (100 level) | 4 hours | Hands-on Labs » | | Architecting onAWS | 3 days | Classroom Training » | | Top 10 security items to improve inyour AWS account* | 10 minutes | Blog Post » | | Step 2: Learn cloud security concepts and best practices | | | | --- | --- | --- | | LEARNING RESOURCE | DURATION | TYPE | | Introduction to AWS Security by Design | 2 hours | Whitepaper » | | AWS Security Hub Automated Response and Remediation* | 30 minutes | Webpage » | | Step 2 continued: Learn cloud security concepts and best practices | | | | --- | --- | --- | | LEARNING RESOURCE | DURATION | TYPE | | AWS Key Management Best Practices | 1 hour | Whitepaper » | | A Deep Dive into AWS Encryption Services (from AWS re:Invent) | 1 hour | Video » | | Best Practices for Choosing Identity Solutions for Applications (from AWS re:Inforce) | 45 minutes | Video » | | Well-Architected Security Labs (200 level) | 8 hours | Hands-on Labs » | | Security at Scale: Logging in AWS | 1 hour | Whitepaper » | | Security Engineering on AWS | 3 days | Classroom Training » | | Well-Architected Security Labs (300 level) | 3 hours | Hands-on Labs » | | Best Practices for Security, Identity, & Compliance* | 4 hours | Webpage » | | How to use

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What learning resources are included in the AWS Cloud security ramp-up guide?

The guide includes free training and certification-related content such as videos, digital and classroom training, whitepapers, hands-on labs, blogs, and sample exam materials.

How is the security learning path structured across the guide?

It is organized into Step 1 fundamentals, Step 2 concepts and best practices, and Step 3 exam preparation, with continued subsections for deeper coverage.

What exam preparation materials are provided for the AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification?

The guide lists exam readiness training, sample questions, an exam guide, and timed practice exam preparation options, including a recommendation for candidates with hands-on experience securing AWS workloads.

Sep 20, 2026

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