LibGuides: CYB653 V1: Week 4 Resources

Week 4 Required Resources

AWS Penetration Testing: Beginner's guide to hacking AWS with tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Nmap
Helmus, J. (2021). AWS penetration testing beginner’s guide to hacking AWS with tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Nmap. Packt Publishing.
This book guides you through security assessments of key AWS resources, covering tests like application exploitation and permission flaws. Additionally, it provides insights on establishing private-cloud access and navigating restricted areas while offering tips for maintaining a secure cloud environment professionally.

Required Chapter Reading:
Chapter 12: Other Projects with AWS
AWS Academy | Cloud Security Builder Course
AWS Academy | Training and Certification | AWS. (n.d.). Amazon Web Services, Inc. https://www.awsacademy.com/
In this lab project, you are challenged to use AWS services to secure various resources in the AWS Cloud. The lab project is divided into four phases, which are independent of each other. The architecture must reflect the principles of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and the principle of least privilege. Specific sections of the assignment are meant to challenge you on skills that you have acquired throughout the learning process.