Week 4 introduces core security concepts, covering prevention, detection, response, encryption, system hardening, identity management (IAM), PKI, AWS Config, Trusted Advisor, and malware protection. Students gain a holistic understanding of the security lifecycle.

Cloud professionals must be able to secure applications and infrastructure. This week helps students understand best practices, common vulnerabilities, and how organizations safeguard resources in the cloud.

The week’s labs include Network Hardening, IAM Introduction, Monitoring an EC2 Instance, Systems Hardening, Malware Protection, Encryption, and CloudTrail Monitoring. Security-related activities such as Incident Response, Earn Trust, and compliance discussions reinforce practical understanding.