Securing Hosts, Network, and Edge in AWS

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master the art of securing AWS infrastructure with this comprehensive course. You’ll learn to build and deploy robust security solutions, including specialized data protection mechanisms, encryption techniques, and secure internet protocols tailored to AWS environments. By the end, you’ll be equipped to safeguard hosts, networks, and edge resources. Starting with an introduction to AWS security principles, the course dives deep into host security, including configuring EC2 instances, leveraging security groups, and managing vulnerabilities with AWS tools like Inspector. You'll gain practical insights through hands-on demos to secure instances and troubleshoot host-level issues effectively. The journey continues with network security, where you'll explore VPC endpoints, traffic monitoring, and advanced tools like Network Firewall and Shield Advanced. The course concludes with edge security, focusing on mitigating DDoS attacks, utilizing CloudFront and Lambda@Edge, and securing applications with WAF. Demos accompany each module to reinforce learning. Designed for IT professionals, this course suits anyone preparing for the AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam. Some experience with AWS infrastructure and basic security concepts is recommended.