Security – Specialty
Engineers who want to be the go-to person for one deep topic.
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Security – Specialty at a glance
Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) is an AWS Specialty level certification exam. The exam takes 170 min, the fee listed here is $300, and the certification is valid for 3 years.
Is this exam right for you?
Best for
Security Engineer
Before you start
AWS security experience. No prerequisites.
What you will practise
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Your study plan
A suggested route. Your mentor adjusts it to your pace.
One topic, studied end to end until you can explain it to others.
Break it, attack it, fix it. Labs built around real incidents.
Tricky multi-service questions and how to eliminate wrong options.
Timed mocks, then a final mentor check.
Projects you will build
Each one goes into your portfolio.
Lock down an account with least privilege
Encrypt data with KMS keys
Detect and respond to a fake attack with GuardDuty
Questions about Security – Specialty
How much does the Security – Specialty exam cost?
The SCS-C02 exam fee listed on this page is $300.
How long is the SCS-C02 exam?
The exam time is 170 min.
Who is the Security – Specialty exam for?
It is aimed at: Security Engineer.
What do I need before I start?
AWS security experience. No prerequisites.
How long is Security – Specialty valid for?
The certification is valid for 3 years.
What level is Security – Specialty?
It is a Specialty level exam. Go deep in one area: security, networking or machine learning.
Ready to pass SCS-C02?
Learn with projects, timed tests and mentors who have already passed.