Executive Development Programme in Securing AWS Environments with Security Hub

This course is designed for IT security professionals, security architects, and DevOps engineers responsible for securing AWS environments. Participants will learn to leverage AWS Security Hub for comprehensive security management, including configuration assessment, threat detection, and compliance monitoring. The curriculum covers best practices for integrating Security Hub with various AWS services and third-party tools, enabling participants to automate security controls and streamline compliance audits.

Upon completion, attendees will be equipped to implement a robust security framework, identify and mitigate risks proactively, and ensure regulatory and industry compliance within their AWS ecosystems.

1. 1. Introduction to AWS Security Architecture: Learners will understand the core principles of AWS security architecture and the role of Security Hub. They will gain foundational knowledge on AWS security best practices and how Security Hub integrates into the AWS ecosystem.
2. 2. AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM): This module covers IAM principles and practices, including setting up and managing IAM users, groups, and roles. Learners will develop the skills to secure access to AWS resources and manage permissions effectively.
3. 3. AWS Security Services Overview: An in-depth look at key AWS security services such as VPC, S3, and KMS. Learners will learn how to configure and use these services securely and understand their role in securing an AWS environment.
4. 4. Understanding AWS Security Hub: This module explains the features and functionality of Security Hub, including how to set it up and integrate with other AWS services. Learners will gain the skills to monitor and manage security across their AWS environment.
5. 5. Configuring Security Controls with AWS Config: A detailed exploration of AWS Config and how it can be used to enforce compliance and security standards in AWS. Learners will learn to configure rules and automate compliance checks.
6. 6. Threat Detection and Response with AWS GuardDuty: This module covers how to use AWS GuardDuty to detect and respond to security threats. Learners will develop skills in setting up continuous monitoring and alerting for threat detection.
7. 7. Implementing AWS Lambda and AWS X-Ray for Security: An advanced topic focusing on using AWS Lambda and AWS X-Ray for security purposes. Learners will learn to implement these services to monitor and secure serverless architectures.
8. 8. Advanced Threat Hunting with AWS SecurityLake: A deep dive into AWS SecurityLake for advanced threat hunting. Learners will learn how to configure and use SecurityLake to collect, store, and analyze security logs for proactive threat detection.
9. 9. Managing Security Compliance with AWS: This module covers compliance standards and frameworks relevant to AWS, including SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR. Learners will learn how to meet these compliance requirements using AWS services.
10. 10. Securing Multi-Account Environments with AWS Organizations: An advanced module focusing on securing multi-account environments using AWS Organizations. Learners will develop the skills to manage and secure a complex AWS organization structure.