AWS Security
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Specialty-level credential covering AWS threat detection, incident response, infrastructure security, identity and access management, data protection, and security governance (SCS-C03).
- Exam length
- 170 min
- Pass score
- 750/1000 (scaled)
- Questions
- 65 (50 scored)
- Domains
- 6
Suggested prep: 8–12 weeks · Difficulty: Expert
Domain breakdown
Official weights from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) exam outline. We track your mastery on each domain individually so you know where to focus.
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What is the primary architectural benefit of AWS Security Hub CSPM ingesting findings from GuardDuty, Inspector, Macie, and supported third-party products?
- AIt automatically remediates every ingested finding using built-in playbooks, with no configuration required from the security team
- BIt provides its own independent scanning engine that duplicates GuardDuty's and Inspector's detection logic, giving redundant coverage in case either service is disabled
- CIt normalizes findings from all of these sources into a single standard format (AWS Security Finding Format) and correlates them so security teams have one place to prioritize issues instead of managing many formats from many consoles
- DIt requires each finding to be manually re-entered into Security Hub CSPM using the AWS Security Finding Format before it can be correlated with others
- EIt disables GuardDuty, Inspector, and Macie once enabled, consolidating all detection logic into Security Hub CSPM alone
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Correct answer
It normalizes findings from all of these sources into a single standard format (AWS Security Finding Format) and correlates them so security teams have one place to prioritize issues instead of managing many formats from many consoles
Security Hub CSPM's core value is normalizing findings from multiple AWS security services and partner products into the AWS Security Finding Format and correlating them, giving teams one consolidated place to prioritize issues instead of managing many formats across many consoles. It does not run its own duplicate scanning engine, since GuardDuty, Inspector, and Macie still perform their own independent detection and keep generating findings on their own; it does not perform automatic remediation without configuration, since that requires setting up automation rules or EventBridge-driven response workflows; ingestion happens automatically through the integration rather than through manual re-entry; and enabling Security Hub CSPM does not disable the source services, it depends on them continuing to run.
AWS Security FAQ
How many questions are on the AWS Security exam?
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) AWS Security exam has 65 (50 scored) questions and runs 170 minutes. A passing score is 750/1000 (scaled).
What domains does AWS Security cover?
6 domains, per the official Amazon Web Services (AWS) outline: Detection (16%), Incident Response (14%), Infrastructure Security (18%), Identity and Access Management (20%), Data Protection (18%), Security Foundations and Governance (14%).
How long should I study for AWS Security?
Typical prep time is 8–12 weeks, depending on your experience. TierOne's spaced-repetition queue is built for short daily sessions, so progress compounds even on a busy schedule.
Can I try AWS Security practice questions for free?
Yes. The free tier includes 50 real AWS Security practice questions with cited sources, the Question of the Day, and the AI tutor (5 explanations per day). No credit card required.
Is there a pass guarantee?
Yes. If you fail your AWS Security exam after 30 or more days on Pro, send us your score report and choose 3 free months or a full refund.
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