Implementing Advanced Multi-Account Governance with AWS Organizations

ADVANCED
180 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you will configure a robust multi-account governance structure using AWS Organizations and AWS Control Tower to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding multinational company, GlobalCo. You will create organizational units (OUs) with service control policies (SCPs) to ensure compliance and optimize resource management. This exercise will help reinforce advanced understanding of account governance and security management in large-scale AWS environments.

Scenario

GlobalCo, a multinational corporation, is undergoing digital transformation and needs to centralize its cloud resources while maintaining compliance across various jurisdictions. The IT department must implement a governance model to streamline account management. You are tasked with implementing AWS Organizations to set up their multi-account structure, deploying AWS Control Tower for governance at scale, and ensuring all accounts adhere to security policies. Specific goals include reducing overhead costs by 15% and ensuring full compliance with international data protection laws.

Learning Objectives

  • Configure AWS Organizations with multiple OUs and attach SCPs.
  • Implement organizational governance using AWS Control Tower.
  • Ensure compliance with international security standards.

tasks (5)

task 1: Create AWS Organizations with OUs

20 min

task 2: Deploy AWS Control Tower for governance setup

40 min

task 3: Configure Transit Gateway for Inter-region Connectivity

40 min

task 4: Implement a Centralized Logging with CloudTrail and Security Hub

40 min

task 5: Optimize Cost Using AWS Budgets and SNS for Alerts

30 min

Prerequisites

  • Understanding of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts.
  • Familiarity with basic networking and AWS VPC setup.
  • Basic knowledge of AWS budgeting tools and cost management.

Skills Tested

Multi-Account governance using AWS Organizations and Control Tower.Inter-region network setup with AWS Transit Gateway.Centralized logging and security insights with CloudTrail and Security Hub.Cost optimization strategies using AWS Budgets and SNS alerts.
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