Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Security & Architecture

Master Amazon Web Services from the ground up. This comprehensive course covers everything from cloud fundamentals to advanced architecture patterns, preparing you for AWS certifications including Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03), Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02), Security Specialty (SCS-C02), and DevOps Engineer Professional (DOP-C02). You will build real-world projects using EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and 40+ AWS services. Learn the Well-Architected Framework, design highly available systems, implement zero-trust security, and optimize costs — the exact skills that top cloud employers demand in 2026.

Module 1: AWS Cloud Foundations

• Cloud Computing Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• AWS Global Infrastructure: Regions, AZs, Edge Locations
• AWS Free Tier Setup and Console Navigation
• AWS CLI and SDK Configuration
• AWS Well-Architected Framework Overview

Module 2: Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• IAM Users, Groups, and Roles
• Policy Documents: JSON Structure and Evaluation Logic
• Cross-Account Access and Federation
• AWS Organizations and Service Control Policies
• MFA and Password Policies

Module 3: Compute Services

• EC2 Instance Types, AMIs, and Launch Templates
• Auto Scaling Groups and Launch Configurations
• Elastic Load Balancing: ALB, NLB, GWLB
• Lambda Functions and Serverless Compute
• ECS and EKS: Container Orchestration on AWS

Module 4: Storage & Databases

• S3 Buckets: Versioning, Lifecycle, Replication
• EBS Volumes, Instance Store, and EFS
• RDS Multi-AZ and Read Replicas
• DynamoDB: Tables, Indexes, and Streams
• Aurora Serverless and ElastiCache

Module 5: Networking & Content Delivery

• VPC Design: Subnets, Route Tables, Internet Gateways
• Security Groups vs NACLs
• VPN and Direct Connect for Hybrid Cloud
• CloudFront CDN and Route 53 DNS
• VPC Peering and Transit Gateway

Module 6: Security & Compliance

• Shared Responsibility Model Deep Dive
• KMS Encryption: At-Rest and In-Transit
• AWS Shield, WAF, and GuardDuty
• CloudTrail, Config, and Security Hub
• Compliance: SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS on AWS

Module 7: DevOps & Automation

• CloudFormation: Templates, Stacks, and Nested Stacks
• CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy
• Systems Manager and Parameter Store
• Infrastructure as Code with Terraform on AWS
• Blue/Green and Canary Deployment Strategies

Module 8: Monitoring & Cost Optimization

• CloudWatch Metrics, Alarms, and Dashboards
• X-Ray Distributed Tracing
• AWS Cost Explorer and Budgets
• Reserved Instances vs Savings Plans vs Spot
• Trusted Advisor and Cost Optimization Hub

Do I need prior cloud experience?

No. This course starts from fundamentals and progressively builds to advanced topics. Complete beginners and experienced IT professionals alike will find value.

Which AWS certifications does this prepare me for?

Primarily the Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03), but the advanced modules also cover material for the Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02), Security Specialty (SCS-C02), and DevOps Engineer Professional (DOP-C02).

Is this course really free?

Yes, enrollment is completely free. You get full access to all course materials, curriculum, and community support at no cost.

How long does it take to complete?

The course is self-paced. Most students complete it in 6-10 weeks studying 5-10 hours per week. You have lifetime access to revisit any module.

Will I get hands-on practice?

Absolutely. Every module includes hands-on labs using the AWS Free Tier. You will build real infrastructure including VPCs, EC2 instances, Lambda functions, and complete architectures.

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