Enforcing access control with AWS IAM

🌟 **Course Title:** Enforcing Access Control with AWS IAM 🎓 **Course Headline:** A Comprehensive, Practical Training on AWS Identity and Access Management (AWS IAM) by a Former AWS Engineer --- ### Who is this course for? 🎫 This course is tailored for: - Cloud Security Engineers - Security Analysts - Identity Professionals - Network Engineers - IT Technicians - System Administrators - Computer Science Students - AWS Support Engineers - Individuals interested in a career in IT or transitioning to the cloud space. --- ### What You Will Learn 📚 **Core Competencies:** - **IAM Users, Groups, and Roles:** Create and manage IAM users, groups, and roles effectively. - **Authentication Methods:** Authenticate into AWS using the console, CLI, and API. - **Credential Types:** Understand the differences between permanent and temporary credentials. - **Condition Keys:** Learn about global and service-specific condition keys. - **Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):** Configure MFA for enhanced security. - **Policy Structure:** Master the structure of IAM policies. - **Permissions Management:** Grant permissions using both identity-based and resource-based policies. - **Policy Restrictions:** Use service control policies, session policies, and permissions boundaries to restrict permissions. - **Least Privilege Policies:** Create policies that adhere to the principle of least privilege. - **Named Profiles:** Work with named profiles on the AWS CLI. - **Audit Activity:** Audit activity of IAM entities in the AWS cloud. - **SAML-Based Federation:** Set up federation between AWS IAM and AWS IAM Identity Center. - **Authentication & Authorization Troubleshooting:** Troubleshoot common errors related to authentication and authorization. - **Policy Simulator:** Use the policy simulator to troubleshoot complex policies. - **Security Frameworks:** Understand the AAA security framework. - **Policy Enrichment:** Enrich your policies with paths and policy variables. - **Eventual Consistency:** Learn how to work around eventual consistency issues. --- ### Prerequisites 📚 To get the most out of this course: - A good internet connection - A willingness to learn and explore AWS IAM concepts --- ### FAQs 🤔 **Q: Do I need any previous experience?** A: Any previous experience in the AWS cloud would be beneficial but not necessary. Our course is designed for all skill levels! **Q: Will I incur any charges during this course?** A: AWS IAM is a free service, so as long as you clean up your resources at the end of every exercise, you will not need to pay anything extra. **Q: Do I get any support with this course?** A: Absolutely! Any questions you have will be answered in a timely manner. **Q: Will I get a certificate of completion at the end?** A: Yes, upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to add to your professional credentials. --- Join us on this journey to master AWS Identity and Access Management with Nicholas Doropoulos, a former AWS Engineer, as your guide. 🚀🌟 Dive into the world of secure cloud operations and enhance your career prospects with this practical and comprehensive course!