AWS Security Fundamentals: A Practical Guide to AWS IAM

Description

In this course, you will :

• Learn how to create policies in an AWS account to control access.
• Understanding AWS's policy structure will help you learn about AWS APIs and how to configure access.
• Real-world examples will help you understand how IAM evaluates access.
• Learn how to secure an AWS account by following best practises and avoiding common pitfalls.

Syllabus :

1. Access Control Basics

• Where IAM controls access
• Access elements: Principal
• Access elements: Resource, Action, and Metadata
• CloudTrail logging

 

2. IAM Policies

• Filters: Principal, Resource, and Action
• Filters: Condition
• AWS IAM Policy types: identity-based and resource-based
• AWS IAM Policy types: SCP, SP, and PB
• AWS IAM policy editor

 

3. Request Evaluation Flow and Examples

• Evaluation flow
• Allow access
• Deny access
• Using conditions
• Restricted resources

 

4. How to Secure an AWS Account

• How to Secure an AWS Account
• Security as an AWS administrator
• Security as a developer

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