SEC480: AWS Secure Builder

SEC480Cloud Security

16 Hours (Self-Paced)

Course authored by:

Serge Borso

Course authored by:

Serge Borso

GIAC AWS Secure Builder Micro-Credential
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Ensure resilience against threats: Fortify applications, secure data, harden infrastructure, comply with GRC programs.

Course Overview

SEC480: AWS Secure Builder equips non-security personnel such as cloud engineers, developers, and architects with the security fundamentals necessary to build secure AWS workloads from the beginning. This course serves as foundational AWS security training, designed to fill the critical knowledge gap for technical professionals responsible for building and deploying workloads to AWS environments. Organizations operating in AWS face a level of complexity that can introduce vulnerabilities, frequently resulting from inadvertent misconfigurations.

Participants engage in eight self-paced modules covering identity management, encryption, access control protocols, and secure coding principles—each paired with practical, real-world labs. The course delivers immediate value by empowering teams to implement protective measures without overburdening security personnel. Upon completion, learners leave with enhanced skills to construct resilient AWS environments.

What You'll Learn

Implement robust IAM configurations aligned with zero trust principles
Construct hardened CI/CD pipelines integrating automated security checks
Deploy encrypted communication channels securing inter-service data flows
Configure comprehensive logging mechanisms across AWS infrastructure
Design resilient incident response frameworks detecting intrusion attempts

Business Takeaways

Reduce security breaches through proactive secure architecture design
Accelerate compliance validation with built-in security controls
Decrease resource investment needed for retroactive security fixes
Enhance organizational security posture through workforce upskilling
Minimize operational disruptions resulting from security incidents
Strengthen client trust through demonstrable security capabilities
Improve security team efficiency by distributing security knowledge

Meet Your Author

Serge Borso

Certified Instructor

Serge brings extensive technical expertise as founder/CEO of SpyderSec and President of Denver's OWASP chapter. With over 15 years' frontline experience, Borso delivers practical, implementable AWS security insights valued by global organizations.

Course Syllabus

Explore the course syllabus below to view the full range of topics covered in SEC480: AWS Secure Builder.

Section 1Secure Development and Deployment Practices in AWS

In Section 1 of Secure AWS Development, we will concentrate on the shared responsibility model, hardening workloads, securing the CICD pipeline, and understanding the critical role of IAM in AWS.

Section 2Securing AWS: Monitoring, Incident Response, and Trust

In Section 2 of Secure AWS Development, we turn our attention to understanding what happens when there are misconfigurations in our environment and how to deal with adversaries. In addition, we will delve into what proper logging and monitoring entail, how to leverage an incident response plan, and strategies to minimize supply chain risks.

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Serge is the best instructor I've ever had! He's so knowledgeable and has a great teaching style. Very relatable and helps when people have questions.
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