AWS Developer: Unit 2

Overview

This course covers essential AWS security topics, such as identity and access management, encryption, and handling sensitive data. You'll begin with IAM basics, learning to manage users, groups, roles, and policies. Explore federated identities and Amazon Cognito for user authentication and authorization. Move on to encryption methods to protect data at rest and in transit, and learn to use AWS Certificate Manager and Key Management Service. Finally, understand how to handle credentials securely and manage secrets in your application code. By the end, you'll be equipped to secure your AWS applications.

Syllabus

Security

This module focuses on the topic of security within the AWS Developer Associate Certification. This crucial part of the program focuses on fundamental security concepts that every AWS developer should know. You'll dive into authentication and authorization, learning how to manage access control in AWS. You'll also explore encryption, both at rest and in transit, to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your data. Additionally, you'll tackle managing sensitive data in code, securing your applications from potential vulnerabilities.