Course Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a collection of cloud-based products that enables companies to offer online services. These products range from computing, storage, networking, database, analytics, application services, management, and developer tools which constitute the backbone of today’s web-based processes.
AWS enables SAP, SharePoint, Exchange to be accessible throughout the world via the Internet. Content-based systems including the education content application Blackboard used by many universities, streaming systems providing entertainment, news and advertising content, and shopping systems all rely on AWS and similar products. Security of these systems is of paramount importance.
This seminar provides you with an overview of the security and control considerations within AWS.
Learning Objectives
- Fundamental cloud computing and AWS security concepts
- Access control and management features of AWS
- Data encryption methods to secure sensitive data
- The security and compliance benefits
- Services used to maintain governance of the control environments
- A general understanding of the AWS audit features
Course Outline
Introduction to AWS
- Cloud computing essentials
- AWS infrastructure
- AWS components
AWS Security Services
- Access Control
- Access Management
- Data Encryption
- Governance and Monitoring
AWS Auditing
Compliance and Assurance Programs
Additional Information
Who Should Attend
- IT Auditors
- Operational Auditors
- Internal Control Professionals
- Information Security Professionals
Learning Level
Intermediate
Delivery
Group Live or Group Internet-Based
Field
Auditing
Recommended Prerequisites
Advanced Preparation
None
Session Duration
On Site: 1 day
CPE Credits: 8 CPEs