AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) Online Training

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UPDATED: January 5, 2026

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Prepare for the AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) certification with expert-led training. Learn to secure AWS environments by managing access controls with IAM Roles Anywhere, protecting data through Amazon Security Lake, and responding to threats using Amazon CodeGuru Security. In this course, you'll cover securing GenAI applications and leveraging Amazon Q Developer alongside advanced networking like AWS Verified Access and Layer 3-7 firewall rules. This course covers essential tools and techniques, including AWS Verified Permissions, to safeguard cloud systems and make you stand out as a candidate for cloud security roles. This AWS training is ideal for cloud administrators and teams looking to enhance security skills or onboard new team members.

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What you'll learn with SCS-C03 training

Managing identity and access controls with IAM and other tools
Implementing encryption to protect sensitive data in transit and at rest
Detecting and mitigating threats using AWS security monitoring services
Responding to security incidents in cloud environments
Implementing secure network architecture in AWS environments
Managing AWS security compliance and governance frameworks

SCS-C03 training FAQs

Is the AWS Security Specialty certification worth it?

If you work with the AWS cloud and manage cloud network security, the AWS Security Specialty certification is a great way to specialize your skills in IT as you position yourself for promotions, new jobs, or begin a new career field. Earning the AWS Security proves you can secure AWS workloads, detect threats, and implement compliance controls. With more and more businesses adopting AWS, it's a valuable certification for demonstrating expertise in protecting cloud environments.

How much does the AWS Security Specialty cert cost?

Attempting the AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam (SCS-C03) costs $300. The SCS-C03 is a 65-question exam that you have 170 minutes to take. Plan on taking a course like this one before you attempt the exam, because it covers a lot of different topics: specialized data classifications and AWS data protection mechanisms, data-encryption methods, secure internet protocols, AWS security services, tradeoffs between cost, security, and deployment complexity – plus a lot more.

Is the AWS security exam hard?

Yes, the AWS Security certification exam (SCS-C03) is hard. Simply having experience with cybersecurity and the AWS cloud isn't enough to pass the exam, since part of the reason for the test is to standardize AWS cloud operations. In other words, the AWS Security test is hard because it challenges your familiarity with the "by the book" approaches to securing and protecting the AWS cloud – approaches you'll want to learn and practice before taking the exam.

Who should take this AWS security course?

The ideal candidate for the AWS Certified Security - Specialty certification is someone with 3-5 years of experience in managing cloud security solutions. Security engineers, cloud architects, and DevOps professionals who are responsible for securing AWS workloads can benefit a lot from taking this course and earning the cert. It's perfect for anyone who has hands-on AWS experience but wants to specialize their career into cloud security.

Is the AWS Certified Security - Specialty considered an entry-level certification?

No, the AWS Security certification is not an entry-level cert, and it's not meant for newcomers to the IT field – or even newcomers to IT security. It's designed for experienced professionals with deep knowledge of AWS security services, cloud security concepts, and hands-on experience in securing AWS workloads. Fortunately, this course is a great way to accelerate your knowledge and hands-on familiarity with those skills, preparing you for the certification and cloud security careers way ahead of time.

Who is SCS-C03 training for?

This AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) training is designed for cloud administrators with 3-5 years of experience, offering associate-level skills in AWS security.

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