AWS: Security and Cost Optimization strategies

Overview

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AWS: Security and Cost Optimization Strategies Course is the third course of Exam Prep: AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate Specialization. This course focuses on cost optimization and the efficient use of various AWS services. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand pay-as-you-go model. - Identify cost optimization strategies in AWS. - Identify AWS and customer responsibilities respectively. To succeed in this course, you should have basic knowledge of AWS Budgets and Billing Dashboard. One should know Security & Compliance concepts in AWS. The course is divided into two modules and Lessons and Video Lectures further segment each module. This course facilitates learners with approximately 2:30-3:00 Hours of Video lectures that provide both Theory and Hands-On knowledge. Also, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module in order to test the ability of learners.

Syllabus

Cost Optimization in AWS

Welcome to Week 1 of the AWS: Security and Cost Optimization Strategies. This week, we will be introduced to some cost optimization strategies using EC2 instances pricing and AWS Cost Explorer. We will also explore cost-related features like Consolidated Billing and Tagging in AWS. By the end of the week, we should have a good understanding of how to optimize cost.

Security Concepts in AWS

Welcome to Week 2 of the AWS: Security and Cost Optimization Strategies. This week, we will be introduced to some security best practices using AWS IAM and AWS Shared Responsibility Model. We will also explore services like AWS IAM Access Analyzer and IAM Policy Simulator in AWS. By the end of the week, we should have a good understanding of how to effectively apply security best practices.