AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Intermediate Level

Validate your ability to secure AWS workloads and implement robust security strategies using AWS native tools and best practices.

The AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification confirms your expertise in designing and implementing secure AWS environments. It demonstrates your proficiency in using AWS security services for data protection, incident response, logging and monitoring, identity and access management, and infrastructure security. Additionally, it validates your understanding of specialized data classifications, data encryption techniques, secure internet protocols, and AWS-specific mechanisms to meet security and compliance requirements.

Master AWS cloud security practices and protect your organization’s AWS environments.

The AWS-SEC: Security Engineering on AWS course provides practical training to help you secure AWS workloads effectively.

You will learn to implement AWS security services, automate security controls, handle security incidents, and configure data protection.

Through hands-on labs, you’ll gain real-world experience in security operations, identity management, encryption, monitoring, and auditing within the AWS cloud infrastructure.

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AWS-SEC:
Security Engineering on AWS

13–15 Aug 2025 | 19–21 Nov 2025

RM5,400.00 – RM6,750.00

  • Exam Code: SCS-C02
  • Duration: 170 minutes
  • Format: 65 questions, either multiple choice or multiple response
  • Passing Score: 750/1000
  • Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Latin America)
  • Delivery: Pearson VUE Testing Centre or online proctored exam
  • Price: USD 300 (or local equivalent)

Skills measured:

  • Threat detection and Incident response
  • Security Logging and monitoring
  • Infrastructure security

  • Management and Security Governance

  • Identity and access management
  • Data protection

Who is this for?

  • IT professionals focusing on AWS infrastructure security
  • Cybersecurity professionals seeking AWS specialization
  • Cloud Security Specialists
  • AWS Security Engineers
  • Cloud Architects

Demand for AWS cloud security specialists is accelerating as organizations prioritize secure cloud infrastructure

49% of IT professionals globally identify cloud computing as their top specialty area of interest, indicating a growing demand for cloud security experts.

(Pearson VUE 2025)

Cybersecurity roles, including cloud security specialists, continue to see robust demand growth, particularly driven by cloud and AI adoption in Malaysia.

(Randstad salary guide 2025)

Dedicated cloud security roles in Malaysia command salary increments of 30-40%, reflecting high market demand and talent scarcity in cloud cybersecurity.

(Randstad salary guide 2025)

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Market-Recognized Expertise

Prove your specialized knowledge in AWS cloud security to employers worldwide.

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Enhanced Career Opportunities

Qualify for high-demand roles such as AWS Security Engineer and Cloud Security Architect.

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Real-World Competency

Gain practical, hands-on experience in securing cloud environments against complex threats.

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Higher Earning Potential

AWS Security certification holders often enjoy significant salary increases and better job prospects.

Why choose Trainocate?

Trainocate was recognized as the 2024 AWS Training Partner of the Year at AWS re:Invent 2024, highlighting its excellence in cybersecurity skills development and commitment to digital transformation in Malaysia. This award reinforces Trainocate’s reputation as a top-tier AWS training provider, ensuring learners receive industry-recognized education with the latest cybersecurity technologies. By choosing Trainocate, participants benefit from an award-winning institution dedicated to equipping professionals with in-demand AWS skills to drive career growth and business innovation.

FAQs

Based on the Randstad Malaysia 2025 Job Market Outlook and Salary Guide, salaries for roles related to cybersecurity and cloud security in Malaysia can vary depending on experience and responsibilities.

For roles like cloud security engineers, application security, or cloud security specialists, salaries typically range between MYR 8,000 to MYR 25,000 per month, depending on experience and the level of the role (junior, mid, or senior).

Yes, the AWS Security Specialty exam is considered challenging and one of the most demanding AWS certifications.

It’s designed for professionals with 3–5 years of experience in security solution design and implementation and at least 2 years of experience securing AWS workloads. Candidates need to be comfortable with specialized data classifications, encryption, secure internet protocols, and AWS security services.

However, with thorough preparation—such as mastering the exam material and practicing in real-world scenarios—many professionals can successfully pass this exam on their first attempt.

Earning this certification can be a significant boost for your cybersecurity career

This is a specialty-level exam that goes deeper into security services and concepts. The questions are more scenario-driven and demand a detailed understanding of how security implementations work.

To prepare:

  • Focus on learning security services thoroughly, especially IAM, KMS, and security components within VPC.
  • Get hands-on experience with real-world scenarios through AWS workshops and labs.
  • Study compliance frameworks and understand AWS’s shared responsibility model.
  • Read AWS security whitepapers and best practices documentation.

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