As I progress through the AWS re/Start program, Weeks 5 and 6 have been focused on two crucial aspects: AWS security services and Python programming. This phase has been both exciting and insightful, blending cloud security with programming fundamentals.
Strengthening AWS Security Knowledge
Security is a critical part of any cloud environment, and these weeks provided a deep dive into AWS security services, including:
IAM (Identity and Access Management): Understanding user roles, policies, and permissions to manage secure access to AWS resources.
AWS CloudTrail: Tracking user activity and API usage for security monitoring and compliance.
AWS Config: Managing and auditing AWS resources to ensure compliance with security best practices.
Incident Response: Learning how AWS security tools help detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
Through hands-on labs, I configured IAM policies, enabled CloudTrail for activity logging, and worked with AWS Config to track resource changes—all essential skills for cloud security management.
Introduction to Python Programming
Another major highlight of these weeks was diving into Python programming, a must-have skill for cloud and automation. We covered:
Data Types & Variables: Understanding integers, strings, lists, and dictionaries.
Control Flow: Implementing loops and conditional statements for decision-making.
Functions & Error Handling: Writing reusable code and debugging errors efficiently.
Final Thoughts
Weeks 5 and 6 have been a great mix of cloud security and programming. Gaining hands-on experience with AWS security tools while sharpening my Python skills has been both challenging and rewarding. I’m excited to apply these learnings in upcoming labs and real-world scenarios.
Stay tuned for more updates on my AWS re/Start journey!