Managing AWS Security and Identity
Cloud breaches cost organisations millions—and identity misconfigurations are the leading culprit. This course equips you to architect secure AWS environments from day one, covering IAM policies, encryption strategies, and real-world compliance scenarios that hiring managers actively seek.
AIU.ac Verdict: Essential for cloud engineers, security architects, and DevOps professionals moving into AWS-first organisations. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience with Pluralsight’s sandboxes—though you’ll need foundational AWS knowledge to get maximum value.
What This Course Covers
You’ll master AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) fundamentals, including policy design, role assumption, and least-privilege principles. The course then advances into encryption (KMS, S3 encryption), secrets management, and network security controls. You’ll work through real compliance scenarios—HIPAA, PCI-DSS—and learn how to audit and monitor security posture using CloudTrail and Config.
Each module includes hands-on labs in Pluralsight’s AWS sandbox environment, letting you configure policies, test access controls, and troubleshoot misconfigurations without risk. By the end, you’ll be confident designing identity architectures that pass security reviews and scale across multi-account AWS deployments.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Cloud engineers transitioning to AWS: If you’re moving from on-premises or other clouds, this fills the identity and security gaps specific to AWS architecture.
- DevOps and infrastructure professionals: Essential for anyone managing infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, or multi-environment deployments on AWS.
- Security-focused engineers and architects: Directly applicable to security reviews, compliance audits, and designing zero-trust AWS environments.
May not suit:
- Complete AWS beginners: You’ll need basic familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC) before tackling identity and security layers.
- Non-technical compliance or audit roles: This is hands-on engineering content; policy-only or audit-focused professionals may find the technical depth overwhelming.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Managing AWS Security and Identity take?
6 hours 55 minutes of video content. Most professionals complete it over 2–3 weeks, combining video lessons with hands-on lab work.
Do I need AWS certification prerequisites?
No formal cert required, but you should be comfortable with core AWS concepts (EC2, S3, VPC). AWS Solutions Architect Associate-level knowledge is ideal.
Are there hands-on labs included?
Yes. Pluralsight provides sandbox environments where you configure IAM policies, encryption, and security controls in real AWS accounts—no risk, no billing.
Will this help me pass AWS security certifications?
It covers foundational material for AWS Security – Specialty and Security Engineer Associate exams, though those require additional study and exam-specific prep.
Who are the instructors?
Brian Eiler and John Hales—both recognised AWS security practitioners. Pluralsight only accepts the top 5.5% of applicants as course authors, so you’re learning from vetted experts.
Course by Brian Eiler, John Hales on Pluralsight. Duration: 6h 55m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
