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Advanced Skill Certificate in AWS Shield

Master AWS Shield with our Advanced Skill Certificate course, learn to protect your applications from DDoS attacks and ensure high availability, secure your future in cloud computing today Learn more today

Learn about AWS Shield , a web application firewall service that protects your AWS resources from DDoS attacks.

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Why enrol on this course?

Designed for AWS professionals, this Advanced Skill Certificate helps you understand how to deploy and manage AWS Shield to safeguard your applications.

Gain hands-on experience in configuring AWS Shield to detect and mitigate DDoS attacks, ensuring the security and availability of your web applications.

Develop your skills in DDoS protection and web application security with this comprehensive course, covering topics such as AWS Shield deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Take the first step towards securing your AWS resources and applications with AWS Shield. Explore the course and start learning today!

About this course

AWS Shield is a game-changer for cloud security professionals. This Advanced Skill Certificate program equips you with the skills to deploy, manage, and optimize AWS Shield to protect your applications and data from DDoS attacks. You'll learn how to AWS Shield benefits, including DDoS protection, application performance optimization, and cost savings. With this certification, you'll enjoy career prospects in cloud security, and you'll be able to AWS Shield your applications with confidence. Unique features of the course include hands-on labs, real-world case studies, and expert guidance.

Who is this course for?

Ideal Audience for Advanced Skill Certificate in AWS Shield AWS Shield is designed for IT professionals and DevOps engineers who want to enhance their security skills and protect their cloud-based applications from DDoS attacks.
Key Characteristics: AWS Shield is ideal for those with 2+ years of experience in cloud computing, security, and networking, with a focus on UK-based businesses who rely heavily on AWS services.
Job Roles: AWS Shield is suitable for roles such as Cloud Security Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Security Architect, and IT Manager, with a focus on those working in the UK's tech industry, where 70% of companies rely on cloud services.
Prerequisites: Prospective learners should have a solid understanding of AWS services, security best practices, and networking fundamentals, with at least 1 year of experience in a related field, and be based in the UK, where 40% of IT professionals work in the public sector.

Key facts

The Advanced Skill Certificate in AWS Shield is designed to equip learners with the skills required to implement and manage AWS Shield, a web application firewall service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
This certification program focuses on teaching learners how to configure and manage AWS Shield to protect web applications from common web attacks.
Upon completion of the program, learners will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in implementing and managing AWS Shield, including configuring rules, monitoring traffic, and troubleshooting issues.
The duration of the Advanced Skill Certificate in AWS Shield program is typically 4-6 weeks, depending on the learner's prior experience and the pace of the training.
The program is designed to be industry-relevant, with a focus on teaching learners how to implement and manage AWS Shield in real-world scenarios.
Learners who complete the Advanced Skill Certificate in AWS Shield program will gain the skills and knowledge required to protect web applications from common web attacks and ensure the security and availability of their applications.
The certification is highly relevant to the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate and AWS Certified Developer - Associate exams, and is also beneficial for learners who work in the fields of cloud security, web development, and IT.
The Advanced Skill Certificate in AWS Shield is a valuable addition to any learner's skill set, and can help learners advance their careers in the field of cloud security and web development.

Why this course?

Advanced Skill Certificate in AWS Shield holds immense significance in today's market, particularly in the UK. According to Google Charts, the demand for cloud security services is expected to grow by 27% annually, with the UK being a significant contributor to this growth.
Year Growth Rate
2020 15%
2021 20%
2022 27%

Career path

Course information

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

  • 1 month
  • 2 months
Course delivery

Online

Course content
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• AWS Shield DDoS Protection •
• AWS Shield Advanced •
• AWS Shield Standard •
• AWS WAF and Shield •
• AWS Shield Regional Edge •
• AWS Shield Regional •
• AWS Shield Global •
• AWS Shield Regional Edge with AWS WAF •
• AWS Shield Regional with AWS WAF •
• AWS Shield Regional Edge with AWS WAF and Shield
Assessment

Assessment is via assignment submission.

Fee structure

The fee for the programme is as follows:

  • 1 month — Accelerated mode @ GBP £140
  • 2 months — Standard mode @ GBP £90
Accreditation
This program is not intended to replace or serve as an equivalent to obtaining a formal degree or diploma. It should be noted that this course is not accredited by a recognised awarding body or regulated by an authorised institution/ body.

Who delivers this course

Qualification
Advanced Skill Certificate in AWS Shield
Delivered by
London School of International Business (LSIB) · UKPRN 10062390
Awarded by
an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
Assessment
Written assignments, no exams
Support
Admissions team, 7 days a week

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