Centralized Management with AWS Organizations and Control Tower

EXPERT
180 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you will learn how to set up a centralized AWS management environment using AWS Organizations and AWS Control Tower. This setup will enable you to manage multiple AWS accounts under a single organization, enforce governance policies, and maintain security configurations consistently across all accounts. You’ll start by creating an organization and configuring AWS Control Tower. Next, you'll deploy Service Control Policies (SCPs) to enforce permissions and create a logging account for centralized logging. Finally, you will explore the setup of AWS Config and AWS Security Hub to ensure compliance and enhance security visibility. This lab is designed for those looking to enhance their AWS management efficiency with advanced configurations that reflect real-world scenarios. You’ll gain insights into deploying security strategies that comply with organizational policies and AWS best practices.

Scenario

A multinational corporation is expanding rapidly and needs a comprehensive strategy to manage its growing AWS environment. The company requires a solution to ensure that security and governance policies are applied uniformly across all business units. You have been tasked with establishing a centralized management system that offers a secure and consistent deployment approach for resources.

Learning Objectives

  • Set up AWS Control Tower for centralized governance
  • Deploy and configure AWS Organizations with SCPs
  • Set up AWS Config and AWS Security Hub for compliance monitoring
  • Secure AWS accounts by implementing least-privilege principles

tasks (5)

task 1: Create an AWS Organization and configure AWS Control Tower

30 min

task 2: Deploy Service Control Policies (SCPs) to enforce security measures.

40 min

task 3: Set up a logging account using CloudTrail and AWS Config.

40 min

task 4: Integrate AWS Security Hub for security posture analysis.

30 min

task 5: Implement tagging strategies and secure root account access.

20 min

Prerequisites

  • Understanding of AWS Organizations and Control Tower
  • Basic knowledge of AWS IAM policies and SCPs
  • Familiarity with AWS Config and CloudTrail

Skills Tested

Deploying and configuring AWS OrganizationsImplementing SCPs for policy enforcementUtilizing AWS Control Tower for account governanceConfiguring centralized logging with CloudTrail and AWS ConfigIntegrating AWS Security Hub for security managementImplementing secure tagging strategies
    Centralized Management with AWS Organizations and Control Tower - Hands-On Lab - CertiPass