Udemy
[NEW] AWS Certified Security Specialty 2026
[NEW] AWS Certified Security Specialty 2026 is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in AWS. It is structured in 8 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 8.7K ratings on Udemy, with 57.8K enrolled.
Part of our AWS courses collection, where we compare it against 4 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (8.7K reviews) |
| Learners | 57.8K |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
8 modulesThe 8-part outline Udemy publishes for this course.
Module 1 · Getting started with the course
Module 2 · Domain 1 - Threat Detection and Incident Response
Module 3 · Domain 2 -Security Logging and Monitoring
Module 4 · Domain 3 - Infrastructure Security
Module 5 · Domain 4 - Identity and Access Management
Module 6 · Domain 5 - Data Protection
Module 7 · Domain 6 - Management and Security Governance
Module 8 · Important Practice Tests
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 8.7K learners on Udemy (checked 28 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Udemy from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Udemy →
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Common questions
Is [NEW] AWS Certified Security Specialty 2026 free?
Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does [NEW] AWS Certified Security Specialty 2026 come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
Is [NEW] AWS Certified Security Specialty 2026 suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does [NEW] AWS Certified Security Specialty 2026 cover?
It is organised into 8 modules, starting with Getting started with the course and going on to Domain 1 - Threat Detection and Incident Response, Domain 2 -Security Logging and Monitoring, Domain 3 - Infrastructure Security, Domain 4 - Identity and Access Management, among others. The full outline is on this page.