AWS Security Audit

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of AWS and cloud concepts
• Familiarity with security principles and practices

Audience

• AWS administrators
• Security analysts
• IT professionals

Overview:

AWS Security Audit is a process of reviewing the security configuration and practices of an AWS account and its resources. The purpose of an audit is to identify and address any potential vulnerabilities, risks, or gaps in compliance with security standards and best practices.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to learn how to conduct an AWS security audit effectively and efficiently.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts and benefits of AWS security audit.
• Use AWS tools and services to perform an AWS security audit.
• Analyze and interpret the audit results and recommendations.
• Implement the audit findings and remediate the issues.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Course Outline:

Introduction to AWS Security Audit

• What is AWS security audit and why is it important?
• Overview of AWS security audit guidelines
• AWS shared responsibility model and security best practices
• AWS security audit process and steps

AWS Security Audit Tools and Services

• Overview of AWS tools and services for security audit
• AWS Audit Manager: automate and simplify security audits
• AWS Trusted Advisor: optimize and secure AWS resources
• AWS Inspector: assess and improve security and compliance
• AWS Config: track and audit resource configuration changes
• AWS CloudTrail: monitor and audit account activity and events
• AWS CloudFormation: audit and manage infrastructure as code

Performing an AWS Security Audit

• Setting up and configuring AWS security audit tools and services
• Defining and selecting audit scope and criteria
• Collecting and verifying audit data and evidence
• Generating and reviewing audit reports and findings
• Prioritizing and categorizing audit issues and risks

Implementing and Remediating AWS Security Audit Findings

• Understanding and interpreting audit recommendations and best practices
• Planning and executing audit remediation actions
• Verifying and validating audit remediation results
• Documenting and communicating audit outcomes and lessons learned

Summary and Next Steps