Note on AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS-C01) Exam
Takahiro Iwasa
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AWS Certification
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Introduction
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I successfully passed the AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS-C01) exam and want to share tips to help you prepare and succeed.
My AWS Experience Before the Exam
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Before taking this exam, I had already obtained the following certifications:
| Date | Exam | Version |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Exam Result
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I took the exam on February 1st, 2020, and passed with a score of 913 out of 1,000. Below is the topic-level breakdown:
Exam Impressions
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| Exam | Volume | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Architect - Professional | 5 | 5 |
| DevOps Engineer - Professional | 4 | 4 |
| Big Data - Specialty | 3 | 3 |
| Security - Specialty | 3 | 2 |
Recommended Resources
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Blog Resources
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- Jayendra’s Blog: A detailed, well-organized guide covering all exam topics. Highly recommended.
AWS Official Resources
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Conclusion
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The exam includes essential topics for securing systems in AWS. While it is relatively straightforward to pass, I highly recommend taking it to deepen your understanding of security-related services.
