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This course teaches the knowledge you need for the SCS-C03 exam, one skill area at a time. The first 2 lessons are free to read.
SCS-C03: AWS Certified Security – Specialty
SCS-C03 tests the skills of a Security Specialty. These micro lessons cover one concept each, with practice questions at the end, and the free practice exam shows how ready you are.
- 6study areas
- 6short lessons
- 87exam-style practice questions
15 exam-style questions · 25 minutes · timer and a score out of 1000 · no account needed · See the questions with answers
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What to know about SCS-C03
Free SCS-C03 practice exam and study guide for AWS Security Specialty: short lessons, exam-style questions and explained answers.
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SCS-C03 on AWS Certification SCS-C03 · Study outline
What you will study
The guide follows the official skill areas of the exam. Work through it in order, or jump straight to the topic you need.
Your progress0 of 6 lessons
Start hereGuardDuty, Security Hub, Macie and Inspector 6 skill areas 6 lessons published24 practice questionsEvery answer explained
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01 Detection1 lesson · 4 practice questions 0/1
- GuardDuty, Security Hub, Macie and InspectorFree Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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02 Incident Response1 lesson · 4 practice questions 0/1
- Incident response and containment on AWSFree Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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03 Infrastructure Security1 lesson · 4 practice questions 0/1
- WAF, Shield, Firewall Manager and Network FirewallFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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04 Identity and Access Management1 lesson · 4 practice questions 0/1
- IAM policy evaluation, SCPs and cross-account accessFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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05 Data Protection1 lesson · 4 practice questions 0/1
- KMS keys, key policies and envelope encryptionFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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06 Security Foundations and Governance1 lesson · 4 practice questions 0/1
- CloudTrail, Config and organization governanceFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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SCS-C03 exam: frequently asked questions
Is there a free SCS-C03 practice exam?
Yes. MicroExams has a free SCS-C03 practice exam with 15 exam-style questions, a timer and a score out of 1000. No account is needed.
How many SCS-C03 practice questions does MicroExams have?
The full SCS-C03 question bank has 87 exam-style practice questions, 15 of them are free in the practice exam; full access ($129) unlocks all 87.
What is the passing score for the SCS-C03 exam?
SCS-C03 results are reported as a scaled score from 100 to 1000, and the minimum passing score is 750.
What does the SCS-C03 exam cover?
The SCS-C03 Security Specialty exam measures these skill areas: Detection; Incident Response; Infrastructure Security; Identity and Access Management; Data Protection; Security Foundations and Governance. Check the official AWS exam guide for the current list.
How many questions are on the SCS-C03 exam and how long is it?
The AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam (SCS-C03) has 65 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions, and you have 170 minutes. Some questions are unscored and don't count toward your result. The MicroExams full practice exam uses the same length and time.
How much does the SCS-C03 exam cost?
The SCS-C03 exam costs 300 USD. Local prices and taxes can differ; check the official AWS certification page before booking.
How long is the AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification valid?
AWS certifications are valid for 3 years. You keep it by passing the current version of the exam, or a higher-level AWS exam, before it expires.
How should I prepare for SCS-C03?
Study each skill area, then take timed practice exams. Read the explanation for every question, use the score report to find your weak areas, and practice until you score above 750 consistently.
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