AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

This course is part of Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty Specialization

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Design and implement for AWS Security and compliance
Manage and Optimize CloudTrail and CloudWatch Alarms.
Important Note: AWS has officially announced that the AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty certification will retire on August 25, 2026
If you plan to earn this certification, we strongly recommend completing your preparation and scheduling the exam before the retirement date

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Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance is the third course of Exam Prep ANS-C01: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty specialization. This course will help learners designing and implementing AWS Security and compliance. You will also get a chance to evaluate monitoring strategies in support of security and compliance objectives. Learners will also get a chance to manage, optimize and troubleshoot AWS Network.

The course is divided into two modules and each module is further segmented by Lessons and Video Lectures. This course facilitates learners with approximately 3:00 Hours Video lectures that provide both Theory and Hands -On knowledge. Also, Graded and Ungraded Quiz are provided with every module in order to test the ability of learners. Module 1: Design and implement for AWS Security and compliance Module 2: Manage, optimize and troubleshoot AWS Network Two or more years of experience in designing and implementing network solutions on AWS in large-scale or must pass an examination of AWS Certified Cloud practitioner. By the end of this course, a learner will be able to: -Design and implement for AWS Security and compliance -Manage and Optimize CloudTrail and CloudWatch Alarms. -Compare and Contrast Functional Capabilities of Security Groups, Network ACLs, and IAM policies.

This week , we will focus on evaluating design requirements for security and compliance alignment. We'll explore key concepts such as Security Groups, Network Access Control Lists (NACLs), and Webserver security. We will also delve into monitoring strategies to ensure security and compliance objectives are met. By the end of this module, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of designing secure and compliant network architectures in AWS.

What's included

11 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

11 videosTotal 89 minutes

Welcome to the Course2 minutes
Evaluate design requirements for alignment with security and compliance objectives Part 17 minutes
Evaluate design requirements for alignment with security and compliance objectives Part 29 minutes
Evaluate design requirements for alignment with security and compliance objectives Part 38 minutes
Security Groups, NACL, and Webserver - Part 116 minutes
Security Groups, NACL, and Webserver - Part 29 minutes
Security Groups, NACL, and Webserver - Part 37 minutes
Evaluate monitoring strategies in support of security and compliance objectives - Part 17 minutes
Evaluate monitoring strategies in support of security and compliance objectives - Part 27 minutes
VPC Flow Logs - Part 17 minutes
VPC Flow Logs - Part 29 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Course Outline10 minutes
Overview of Design and implement for AWS Security and compliance10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Design and implement for AWS Security and compliance - Assessment30 minutes
Design requirements for alignment with security and compliance objectives Knowledge Test15 minutes
Manage, optimize and troubleshoot AWS Network Knowledge Test15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Meet and Greet10 minutes

This week , we will cover topics related to managing and optimizing CloudTrail and CloudWatch Alarms. We will also compare and contrast the functional capabilities of Security Groups, Network ACLs, and IAM policies. Additionally, we will explore encryption technologies to secure network communications and assess the appropriate use of security groups and Network ACLs.

What's included

16 videos2 readings4 assignments

16 videosTotal 102 minutes

CloudTrail - Part 1 4 minutes
CloudTrail - Part 213 minutes
CloudWatch Alarm - Part 1 3 minutes
CloudWatch Alarm - Part 211 minutes
CloudWatch Custom Metrics - Part 13 minutes
CloudWatch Custom Metrics - Part 29 minutes
Contrast and Compare Functional Capabilities of Security Groups, Network ACLs, and IAM policies - Part 18 minutes
Contrast and Compare Functional Capabilities of Security Groups, Network ACLs, and IAM policies - Part 28 minutes
Utilize encryption technologies to secure network communications8 minutes
Outline the components of the solution (encryption, key management, audit controls etc.)-Part 16 minutes
Outline the components of the solution (encryption, key management, audit controls etc.) Part 26 minutes
Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve a network issue- Part 15 minutes
Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve a network issue -Part 26 minutes
Assess appropriate use of security groups and Network ACLs -Part 16 minutes
Assess appropriate use of security groups and Network ACLs -Part 25 minutes
Course Conclusion1 minute

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Overview of Manage, optimize and troubleshoot AWS Network10 minutes
Key Takeaways of the Course10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Manage, optimize, and troubleshoot AWS Network - Assessment25 minutes
Manage and Optimize CloudTrail and CloudWatch Alarms Knowledge Test15 minutes
Compare, Contrast and Troubleshoot Functional Capabilities of Security Groups, Network ACLs, and IAM policies Knowledge Test15 minutes
Project: Configuring CloudTrail Logs for EC2 Events50 minutes