AWS Security, Auto Scaling, & Networking

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AWS Security, Auto Scaling, & Networking

This course is part of AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Specialization

Instructor: Tom Carpenter

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to implement IAM best practices including Control Tower governance, Service Control Policies, and CloudTrail for multi-account AWS environments
How to configure EC2 Auto Scaling groups and scaling policies to maintain application availability and optimize cost under variable load
How to design advanced AWS network architectures using Route 53, CloudFront, and Direct Connect for performance and hybrid connectivity

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course covers three interconnected pillars of resilient, secure AWS architectures: IAM best practices, auto scaling, and advanced virtual network services. Covering over 3 hours of expert instruction, learners develop the skills to build AWS environments that scale automatically under load while maintaining strong security postures and network isolation.

Learners benefit by understanding advanced IAM configurations including Control Tower, Service Control Policies, and CloudTrail, as well as EC2 Auto Scaling groups, scaling policies, and AWS networking services including Route 53, CloudFront, and Direct Connect. By the end of this course, learners will be able to implement auto scaling for high availability, apply governance-level IAM controls, and design advanced network architectures on AWS.

This chapter delves into IAM best practices.

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment

This chapter delves into IAM best practices.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

This chapter explores various auto scaling solutions in AWS.

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7 videos1 reading1 assignment

7 videosTotal 51 minutes

Auto Scaling Overview6 minutes
Auto Scaling Groups4 minutes
Termination Policies7 minutes
Auto Scaling Configuration Lab13 minutes
Launch Methods4 minutes
Load Balancer Concepts8 minutes
Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)10 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Auto Scaling Solutions Slide Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

Auto Scaling Solutions Assignment16 minutes

This chapter focuses on pen test reporting and communication by teaching how to document findings, identify root causes, deliver clear remediation recommendations for multiple audiences, manage conflicts, and securely close out an engagement.

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5 videos1 reading1 assignment

Final graded assessment

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1 assignment

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Tom Carpenter

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