What is AWS Certified Security?

AWS Certified Security – Specialty is a certification offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that validates expertise in securing AWS environments. Individuals earning this certification demonstrate knowledge of security best practices, AWS security services, and how to apply them to maintain a secure cloud infrastructure. It covers areas like incident response, logging and monitoring, infrastructure security, identity and access management, and data protection. Common use includes validating the skills of cloud security engineers, architects, and analysts who are responsible for securing AWS-based applications and data.