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AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) | 2025 Study Guide, Tips, and Resources

AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) – Complete 2025 Guide

The AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) is one of the most respected advanced-level AWS certifications. In this guide, we’ll cover exam details, domains, prerequisites, preparation strategies, tools you must know, and final tips to help you crack the exam in 2025.

What is AWS Certified Security – Specialty?

The AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) is designed for security professionals who design and implement security solutions on AWS.
It validates your ability to:

Implement secure architectures in AWS
Manage data protection mechanisms
Troubleshoot security issues
Automate security tasks using AWS tools

Exam Overview – SCS-C02 (2025)

Domain	Weightage
Incident Response	12%
Logging and Monitoring	20%
Infrastructure Security	26%
Identity and Access Management (IAM)	20%
Data Protection	22%

Exam Format: Multiple-choice & multiple-response
Time: 170 minutes
Cost: $300 USD (approx. ₹24,000 in India)
Prerequisites: Recommended 5+ years IT security experience, 2+ years AWS hands-on security experience

Why Should You Get This Certification?

Career Benefits

Highly valued in cloud security jobs
Average salary boost of ₹10–18 LPA in India
Opens opportunities in security architect, incident response, and compliance roles

AWS & Industry Benefits

Gain in-depth AWS security architecture knowledge
Stay ahead in compliance and regulatory requirements
Master incident detection and automation in AWS

How to Prepare for AWS Security – Specialty (SCS-C02)

Learn from Structured Courses – GoHackersCloud AWS Security – Specialty Course with lectures, demos & real-world scenarios.
Practice with Hands-On Labs – IAM least privilege, AWS KMS, GuardDuty, Macie, Inspector, Lambda automation.
Test with Practice Questions – 500+ styled questions, explanations, quizzes, mock exams.
Follow an Exam Plan
- Week 1–2: IAM, Data Protection, Incident Response
- Week 3–4: Logging, Monitoring, Infrastructure Security
- Final Week: Full mock tests + revision

Recommended AWS Security Tools You Must Master

AWS IAM & Organizations – Access control & account structure
AWS KMS & CloudHSM – Encryption management
AWS CloudTrail & Config – Logging & compliance
Amazon GuardDuty, Macie, Inspector – Threat detection
AWS WAF & Shield – Web security
AWS Secrets Manager & Parameter Store – Secret management

GoHackersCloud Advantage for AWS Security – Specialty

With GoHackersCloud, you don’t just study — you master AWS security through real practice:

✅ Complete AWS Security – Specialty Video Course
✅ Dedicated AWS Security Labs with real scenarios
✅ 500+ Practice Questions & Mock Exams
✅ Security Tools Setup Guides
✅ Career Mentorship & Resume Support

Final Tips for Cracking AWS Security – Specialty

Focus on hands-on security labs — AWS expects practical skills.
Revise IAM, KMS, and logging tools thoroughly.
Attempt at least 3 full mock exams before your test.
Stay updated on AWS security service changes via official AWS blogs.

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