1. Wrap-up
Congratulations on completing this comprehensive journey through AWS Security and Cost Management! Let's quickly recap what you've mastered.
2. Introduction to AWS Security
You embarked on understanding foundational security concepts, learning about shared responsibilities, and examining AWS's role in securing cloud infrastructure.
3. Deep dives into Compliance, Governance, and IAM
We then understood the principle of least privilege and how to implement it using a five-step approach in AWS.
We reviewed the pivotal role of identity and access management and how to grant access using users, groups, roles, and policies.
4. Network and Compute Security
We then learned how to secure critical components of computing infrastructure: network and compute
Network security is essential for securing data. We looked at how to secure networks using subnet design, Network Access Control Lists, and firewall.
For compute security, we looked at using security groups, encryption, and IAM roles.
5. Mastering AWS Cost Management
Cloud cost management is a sought-after skill and we learned how to optimize costs by using tools like the pricing calculator and cost allocation tags. We also learned of a five-step framework to optimize costs.
6. What's Next?
Your AWS security and cost management journey doesn't end here. Consider diving deeper into specific AWS services, exploring advanced security topics, or get AWS certified. This course is a great starting point towards earning your AWS Cloud Practitioner Certificate.
7. Congratulations!
You've gained valuable knowledge and skills that are essential to secure and manage AWS resources. Thank you for choosing this course, and best of luck in all your future AWS endeavors!