AWS: Overview of AWS Identity & Access Management (IAM)

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Channel: QA North America · 2017 · Science & Technology

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This course looks at one of the key Security services within AWS, Identity & Access Management, commonly referred to IAM. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Setup and configure users, groups and roles to control which identities have authorization to access specific AWS resources.
- Implement Multi-Factor Authentication.
- Create and implement IAM Policies allowing you to grant or restrict very granular and specific permissions across a range of resources.
- Implement a Password policy to align with your internal security controls.
- Understand when and why you may use Identity federation access.
- Understand how the Key Management Service (KMS) is used in conjunction with IAM.

In this course, take a closer look at AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, and what to do to reduce overall spending in an IT budget, while maintaining innovation velocity.

The learning objectives are:
- Understand what makes cloud attractive and how adoption will drive cost.
- Learn how to gain visibility into cloud cost and how to hold departments accountable for their spending.
- Learn about cloud cost drivers and how to get the most out of your budget. 
- Discover how to establish best practices and build a culture of cost consciousness. 

To watch the entire learning path AWS Access & Key Management Security, please visit https://goo.gl/586vRJ.

To watch the entire learning path, AWS Security Services, please visit: https://goo.gl/SMJqyT.

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