AWS Certified Security - Specialty

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Demonstrate your expertise in designing and running secure environments on the AWS platform.

Focus

The AWS Certified Security - Specialty certification focuses on Security architecture, risk management, compliance, data encryption, and incident response

Exam Duration

The AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam duration is 170 minutes

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 70 questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $300 USD.

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 2 years.

Prior Certification

• N/A

Exam Format

The AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam is a Multiple-choice, multiple-response, and fill-in-the- blank questions

Passing Conditions

To pass AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Pass score: 720 (out of 1000)

Who Should Take

Security professionals, consultants, architects, and engineers who want to demonstrate their expertise in designing and running secure environments on the AWS platform.

• Security Architect
• Cloud Security Architect
• Security Consultant
• Cybersecurity Engineer

Prerequisites

N/A

Or can substitute with certifications:

• AWS Certified Operations - Specialty
• AWS Certified Developer - Specialty

Certification Process

• 1. Register for the exam on the AWS website
• 2. Meet the prerequisites (if any)
• 3. Prepare for the exam by studying the exam guide and practice tests
• 4. Take the exam and pass with a score of 720 (out of 1000)
• 5. Maintain the certification by completing continuing education requirements

Domains with Weights

• Domain 1: Security Controls (18%): Implement network security, access control, and encryption controls on AWS
• Domain 2: Network Security & Compliance (16%): Implement network security controls, configure network architecture, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Domain 3: Data Security (14%): Implement account management, identity federation, data encryption, and database security
• Domain 4: Architecture Design (12%): Design and implement secure architecture solutions on AWS
• Domain 5: Security Operations (10%): Implement incident response, compliance, and security operations on AWS
• Domain 6: Risk and Compliance (08%): Conduct risk management, compliance, and security audits on AWS
• Domain 7: Architecture Compliance & Governance (08%): Implement governance, risk management, compliance, and security audits on AWS
• Domain 8: Artifact Management (06%): Implement artifact management, application security, and DevOps on AWS
• Domain 9: Platform Protection (04%): Implement platform protection, vulnerability management, and threat management on AWS
• Domain 10: Security Incident Response (04%): Implement incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity on AWS