AWS Certified Security - Specialty

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

AWS Certified Security - Specialty certification is designed for individuals who specialize in security to validate their skills and knowledge in implementing secure Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments.

Focus

The AWS Certified Security - Specialty certification focuses on Security

Exam Duration

The AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam duration is 130 minutes

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 70 (Multiple-Choice and Multiple-Select Questions)

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $300 USD.

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 2 years.

Prior Certification

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent experience

Exam Format

The AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam is a Multiple-Choice and Multiple-Select Questions

Passing Conditions

To pass AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Pass a scaled score of 720 (50% of all scores) and a minimum score of 27 successful answers (39% correct)

Who Should Take

Professionals specialized in security who implement secure cloud environments and who are responsible for the security and compliance of their cloud architecture and data.

• Security Engineer
• Security Architect
• Cloud Security Engineer
• Compliance Engineer
• Information Security Manager

Prerequisites

2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and security practices is recommended

Or can substitute with certifications:

Certification Process

• Step 1: Get hands-on experience with AWS and security practices by taking online courses, attending training sessions, or using AWS services.
• Step 2: Prepare for the exam by studying the exam guide and taking practice exams.

Domains with Weights

• Domain 1: Security on the Cloud (20%): This domain covers cloud security concepts, cloud security best practices, and cloud security compliance. You will understand how to secure your data in the cloud, implement cloud security controls and monitor cloud security. This is the foundation of cloud security.
• Domain 2: Risk Management and Architecture (24%): This domain requires you to understand the security architecture of AWS services and secure their configuration. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities, implement architecture designs that meet compliance requirements, and apply security frameworks. This domain evaluates your ability to design a secure architecture, implement it based on security best practices, and identify known vulnerabilities.
• Domain 3: Secure Application and Data (35%): This domain evaluates your understanding of secure application development, secure deployment of applications, and data encryption. You will learn about the differences between a public cloud and a private cloud security model, gain knowledge on how to protect sensitive data and learn about identity and access management to AWS resources. It includes best practices and compliance requirements
• Domain 4: Deploying & Managing Security Solutions (21%): This domain tests your knowledge of the deployment options for security services and their management capabilities. You will understand how to integrate security services and tools, implement standards and regulatory compliance requirements, improve user experience through IAM services and review vulnerabilities, testing, and training activities.