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- WS Certified Security – Specialty validates your expertise in creating and implementing security solutions in the AWS Cloud. This certification also validates your understanding of specialized data classifications and AWS data protection mechanisms; data-encryption methods and AWS mechanisms to implement them; and secure internet protocols and AWS mechanisms to implement them.
- This certification can build your credibility and position you as a trusted advisor to your stakeholders and customers. As an AWS Certified Security Specialist, you can bring best practices and security solutions that meet organizations’ and customers’ unique needs. Job listings requiring this certification have increased 73% (Oct 2021 – Sept 2022) per Lightcast™ October 2022.
- You are not required to earn any specific certifications prior to preparing for this certification. However, candidates commonly earn the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional before attempting the AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam.