Memo of AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS-C01)
I have successfully passed AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS-C01) exam. I will be sharing some tips on how to obtain this certification.
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AWS Skill before Taking Exam
I have already passed the following exams and have been using AWS for years in my daily work.
| Date | Exam |
|---|---|
| Mar. 2017 | Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C00) |
| Dec. 2019 | Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C01) |
| Jan. 2020 | DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C01) |
| Jan. 2020 | Big Data - Specialty (BDS-C00) |
Preparation
I began learning just after passing Big Data - Specialty, and made a plan to take the exam in February 2020.
Taking Exam
I took the exam on February 1st and successfully passed with a score of 913 out of 1,000.
Impression
| Exam | Volume | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Architect - Professional | 5 | 5 |
| DevOps Engineer - Professional | 4 | 4 |
| Big Data - Specialty | 3 | 3 |
| Security - Specialty | 3 | 2 |
Reference Materials
Blog
This was an excellent resource for understanding the exam topics. The content is well-organized, and I recommend following this guide from start to finish on your learning path.
AWS Official Documentation
- Exam Guide
- AWS Whitepapers & Guides
- AWS Documentation
- AWS クラウドサービス活用資料集トップ
- AWS Architecture Center
- FAQ
Practice Tests
I did not use this time.
Conclusion
The exam includes essential topics for securing systems in AWS. Although it is relatively easy to pass, I strongly recommend taking it to gain knowledge of security-related services.
