Cloud Operations on AWS with JAM (Just-in-Time Access Management)

Course Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of AWS core services like EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC.
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and infrastructure management practices.
• Recommended: Experience with AWS management tools such as AWS CLI, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS Lambda.
• Experience with system administration or automation tools like Ansible or Terraform is helpful but not required.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand the core principles of Just-in-Time Access Management (JAM) and how it reduces security risks in cloud operations.
2. Implement AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) for controlling access to AWS resources using policies, roles, and temporary credentials.
3. Automate cloud infrastructure management using AWS Systems Manager, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS Lambda.
4. Use AWS CloudTrail and Amazon CloudWatch to monitor AWS resources, track changes, and log activities for better visibility into operations.
5. Configure AWS SSM (Systems Manager) to perform patch management, run commands, and automate common operational tasks securely.
6. Manage sensitive data with AWS Secrets Manager and AWS Parameter Store to ensure secure configuration management and environment variables.
7. Implement time-limited access for users, roles, and services with IAM roles and AWS SSO to reduce the window of potential vulnerability.
8. Leverage AWS Config and AWS Security Hub to assess, audit, and maintain the security posture of your cloud infrastructure.
9. Integrate AWS Systems Manager with third-party services for enhanced operational flexibility and efficiency in your environment.
10. Apply operational best practices to ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery strategies for critical cloud workloads.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• DevOps engineers and system administrators responsible for automating and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Cloud operations managers seeking to implement Just-in-Time Access Management to secure AWS resources.
• IT professionals looking to enhance their skills in cloud security, automation, and access controls within AWS.
• Cloud architects and consultants who need to integrate security and operational best practices in AWS environments.