This study guide leads users through a learning journey focused on security threats and defense principles within information technology, specifically in cloud computing. It explains AWS security controls and tools using real-world scenarios, helping IT professionals design and operate secure cloud environments for modern applications. The guide covers cloud security and compliance best practices to enhance cyber security resilience in AWS projects, targeting architects and engineers with existing knowledge of cloud architectures. It begins with basic IT security concepts, including common threats and established security frameworks, and delves into how AWS implements these principles through the shared responsibility model and the Well Architected Framework. Key topics for the AWS Certified Security Specialty Official Exam (SCS-C01) are explored in detail, including Incident Response, Logging and Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, and Data Protection. The guide emphasizes security capabilities enhanced by cloud computing's agility, such as automation and DevSecOps integration. Additionally, it outlines security services and tools to help IT professionals develop a security plan aligned with their cloud adoption journey. Readers gain access to an interactive learning environment with practice exams, flashcards, and a glossary.
