Identity and Access Management on AWS: Designing and Implementing an AWS Organization from Pluralsight

This course will explain the proper use of multiple accounts in AWS and how to manage multiple accounts using the Organizations feature and Service Control Policies in AWS.

For small organizations, a single AWS account may be all that is required, but for many organizations, multiple accounts are a fact of life, whether for security, business/finance reasons, or due to mergers and acquisitions. Managing multiple accounts is a big challenge, but one for which AWS has provided tools. In this course, Identity and Access Management on AWS: Designing and Implementing an AWS Organization, you will gain the ability to manage multiple AWS accounts leveraging AWS tools and best practices. First, you will learn why multiple accounts may be needed, what the AWS Organizations feature is and how it can help in the management of those accounts, and the role of Organizational Units (OUs) in an Organization. Next, you will discover how to leverage Service Control Policies (SCPs) to gain finer-grained control over what IAM accounts can do within an AWS account. Finally, you will explore how to monitor an Organization, leverage Security Hub, and see how the Landing Zone concept can be used to deploy accounts according to best practices. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge about AWS Organizations needed to effectively create, manage, and monitor multiple AWS accounts.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Creating and Managing an AWS Organization

Managing Organization Policies

Organization Integration and Best Practices

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Teaches best practices for managing multiple AWS accounts, making the course relevant in industry

Covers Organizational Units (OUs) in an Organization, which are core for managing multiple AWS accounts

Uses Service Control Policies (SCPs) to provide finer-grained control over IAM accounts within an AWS account

Provides guidance on using Security Hub, which is a centralized security console in AWS

Leverages the Landing Zone concept, which is an industry-standard for deploying accounts according to best practices

Taught by Brian Eiler, who are recognized for their expertise in AWS

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Identity and Access Management on AWS: Designing and Implementing an AWS Organization with these activities:

Review multiple AWS accounts

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Refresh foundational knowledge of AWS and account management

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Scan course syllabus and course description
Identify previously taken AWS courses
Review notes or materials from previous AWS courses

Follow AWS documentation on Organizations

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Gain a solid foundation in AWS Organizations concepts

Browse courses on AWS Organizations

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Navigate to AWS Organization documentation
Read through the documentation thoroughly
Take notes or highlight important concepts

Create a test AWS Organization

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Practice creating and managing an AWS Organization in a safe environment

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Sign in to your AWS account
Navigate to the AWS Organizations console
Create a new organization
Add a few member accounts to the organization
Explore the different features and settings of the organization

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Practice managing SCPs

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Develop proficiency in using SCPs to control IAM account permissions

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Set up a test environment with multiple AWS accounts
Create a few different SCPs
Attach the SCPs to different AWS accounts
Test the SCPs by trying to perform various actions
Troubleshoot any issues that arise

Gather resources on AWS Organizations

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Consolidate resources for future reference and continued learning

Browse courses on AWS Organizations

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Search for AWS Organization resources
Bookmark or save relevant articles, tutorials, and documentation
Organize the resources in a central location

Volunteer for an organization using AWS

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Gain practical experience in a real-world setting

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Identify organizations using AWS
Explore volunteer opportunities
Apply for a volunteer position
Help manage AWS resources and accounts

Attend an AWS Organization workshop

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Gain expert insights and hands-on experience in a structured setting

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Find an AWS Organization workshop
Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop in person or virtually
Participate in discussions and exercises

Networking with AWS professionals

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Connect with others in the field to expand knowledge and explore career opportunities

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Attend AWS events and meetups
Join AWS community groups online
Reach out to AWS professionals on LinkedIn
Build relationships and exchange knowledge

Career center

Learners who complete Identity and Access Management on AWS: Designing and Implementing an AWS Organization will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Security Architect

Cloud Security Architects design and implement security measures for cloud-based applications and infrastructure. In order to do so, they must be familiar with a wide range of security technologies, including cloud computing, networking, and security. This course on Identity and Access Management on AWS can help Cloud Security Architects build a foundation in AWS, and learn how to create and manage AWS accounts, and how to use AWS Organizations to manage multiple accounts. This knowledge will be essential for Cloud Security Architects who are working with AWS.

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Cloud Engineer

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Information Security Analyst

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DevOps Engineer

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Security Engineer

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Cloud Solutions Architect

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IT Architect

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Network Engineer

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IT Consultant

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Systems Engineer

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Data Analyst

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Software Engineer

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Project Manager

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Technical Writer

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Business Analyst

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