Implementing Advanced Security Controls with AWS Services

ADVANCED
150 minutes
5 tasks

This lab focuses on implementing a multi-layered security strategy using AWS services in a simulated enterprise environment. Participants will configure and automate security controls to protect sensitive data and comply with industry standards. The lab involves using IAM for access management, Secrets Manager for credential rotation, and AWS Config and Security Hub for compliance monitoring and alerts. Users will work on real-world scenarios that include service usage tracking, policy enforcement, and automated security assessments, preparing them for complex, security-focused challenges in a professional environment.

Scenario

Your organization, SecureEdge, is facing increased compliance requirements as it expands globally. As the DevOps engineer, you are tasked with implementing an automated security framework to manage and protect sensitive information across multiple AWS services. This involves ensuring encrypted data storage, access control policies, and automated alerts for compliance violations. The objective is to create a proactive security posture using AWS technologies, while facilitating rapid scaling and efficient resource management.

Learning Objectives

  • Design least-privilege IAM policies across AWS services.
  • Automate credential rotation using AWS Secrets Manager.
  • Configure security compliance controls with AWS Config and Security Hub.
  • Implement data encryption at rest and in transit using AWS KMS and ACM.

tasks (5)

task 1: Create IAM policies with least privilege access

30 min

task 2: Automate credential rotation using Secrets Manager

30 min

task 3: Set up AWS Config rules for security compliance

30 min

task 4: Integrate Security Hub for centralized security monitoring

30 min

task 5: Encrypt sensitive data using AWS KMS

30 min

Prerequisites

  • Understanding of AWS IAM policies
  • Basic experience with AWS Secrets Manager
  • Familiarity with AWS Config and Security Hub
  • Knowledge of AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

Skills Tested

Implement IAM and access management at scaleAutomate credential rotation using AWS Secrets ManagerConfigure security compliance controls with AWS Config and Security HubEncrypt sensitive data using AWS KMS
    Implementing Advanced Security Controls with AWS Services - Hands-On Lab - CertiPass