Automating Cloud Security Posture Management on AWS

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to automating cloud security posture management using AWS Security Hub Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and related AWS security services. Participants will learn how organizations can effectively manage and automate their security practices in the AWS cloud, moving from traditional manual assessments to continuous, automated security monitoring. The course covers fundamental cybersecurity concepts, AWS Cloud Adoption Framework security perspective, and industry standards compliance. Through practical examples and demonstrations, attendees will explore Security Hub CSPM continuous scanning capabilities, security standards support, and integration with other AWS security services. The training examines implementation strategies, cost optimization, and how to expand security capabilities with complementary tools like Prowler for comprehensive security coverage.

• Configuring and using AWS Security Hub for centralized security findings aggregation, automation rules, and integration with other AWS services for posture management.
• Automating remediation actions (e.g., via AWS Config rules, remediation actions, EventBridge triggers, Lambda functions, or Systems Manager Automation) to address misconfigurations and compliance drifts.
• Implementing continuous monitoring and assessment with services like AWS Config (for resource configuration tracking), Amazon GuardDuty (threat detection), Amazon Inspector (vulnerability scanning), and related tools.

• Building automated workflows for security posture improvement, including custom rules, dashboards, notifications, and response orchestration to enforce security best practices at scale.

• Understand core concepts of CSPM on AWS, including automated finding aggregation, prioritization, and remediation to strengthen overall cloud security posture.
• Gain practical ability to configure and operate automated security controls, leading to faster identification and resolution of vulnerabilities or non-compliant resources.
• Be equipped to design and maintain automated security posture management solutions in multi-account, multi-region AWS environments, supporting compliance and risk management goals.

• Focused digital course content with explanations, demonstrations, and guidance on automating CSPM using key AWS security services (e.g., Security Hub, Config, GuardDuty, Inspector).
• Intermediate-level training in the Security, Identity, and Compliance domain, aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar and CSPM principles.
• Practical examples and scenarios for real-world automation of security posture management in AWS environments.
• Certificate of completion issued.