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Security, Automation and Optimization on AWS

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Security, Automation and Optimization on AWS

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Intermediate level

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Automate AWS infrastructure with CloudFormation and deploy resources like EC2 and VPC.

  • Secure your AWS environment using tools like KMS, WAF, Shield, and GuardDuty.

  • Monitor resources and optimize costs with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Cost Explorer.

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May 2026

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8 assignments

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This course is part of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect SAA-C03 with Capstone Labs Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore AWS CloudFormation, a powerful tool for automating and managing infrastructure as code. You will learn how to deploy resources like EC2 instances, VPCs, and load balancers using CloudFormation, and leverage advanced techniques for better stack management. Hands-on labs will help you practice real-world automation tasks to streamline your infrastructure deployment.

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20 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through AWS’s suite of security tools, designed to protect your resources, applications, and data. You will learn to use AWS KMS for encryption, AWS WAF and Shield for application protection, and GuardDuty for continuous threat monitoring. The module also covers services like Amazon Macie and Inspector for sensitive data management and vulnerability analysis.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive into AWS’s management and governance tools. You’ll learn how to use AWS Systems Manager for automation and configuration management, while Amazon CloudWatch and CloudTrail provide the monitoring and logging solutions needed for operational excellence. Additionally, you will discover how AWS Config and Trusted Advisor can help ensure compliance and optimize resource management.

What's included

16 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce you to AWS’s machine learning services, covering a range of tools to add AI capabilities to your applications. You will learn to integrate Amazon Rekognition for image and video analysis, Polly for text-to-speech, and Amazon Transcribe for speech-to-text. Additionally, we will guide you through building, training, and deploying machine learning models using Amazon SageMaker, and creating personalized user experiences with Amazon Personalize and Lex.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on AWS's billing, pricing, and cost optimization tools. You’ll learn to use AWS Cost Explorer and Budgets for managing and tracking your spending, while AWS Cost Allocation Tags help you organize and allocate costs across your environment. We’ll also explore AWS License Manager to help optimize and manage your software licenses.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce the AWS Well-Architected Framework, which provides a set of best practices for designing secure, reliable, and efficient cloud architectures. You’ll learn to use the AWS Well-Architected Tool to evaluate and improve your workloads, ensuring they adhere to AWS’s guidelines for optimal performance and cost management.

What's included

2 videos1 reading3 assignments

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