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Exploring the AWS Shared Responsibility Model

BEGINNER
110 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you will explore the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, which is crucial for understanding how security and compliance responsibilities are divided between AWS and its customers. You will implement this model in practice by deploying essential AWS resources and configuring them securely.

Scenario

You are an IT administrator tasked with setting up a secure web application environment on AWS. You need to understand which aspects of security you are responsible for and how AWS supports these responsibilities.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the AWS Shared Responsibility Model in practical scenarios.
  • Implement security configurations for a web application environment in AWS.
  • Learn how to identify AWS and customer responsibilities.

tasks (5)

task 1: Set up an EC2 instance with IMDSv2 required

20 min

task 2: Secure an S3 bucket with encryption

20 min

task 3: Enable CloudTrail to monitor AWS account activity

30 min

task 4: Implement IAM role with least privilege access

25 min

task 5: Investigate AWS compliance resources

15 min

Prerequisites

  • •Basic understanding of AWS Management Console
  • •Familiarity with AWS EC2, S3, and IAM services

Skills Tested

Understanding the AWS Shared Responsibility ModelImplementing secure configurations for AWS servicesNavigating AWS compliance resources

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