Introducing Learning Paths: Your Roadmap to Cloud Security Skills
We’re excited to announce the launch of our newest feature: Learning Paths – carefully curated collections of courses designed to guide you from foundational knowledge to advanced expertise in specific cloud security domains.
Why Learning Paths?
We commonly heard from Cybr members that it can be challenging to know which skills to develop first and how different topics connect. Our Learning Paths solve this problem by providing structured, step-by-step guidance tailored to specific career goals and interests.
Each path combines our most relevant courses in a logical progression, helping you build knowledge systematically while developing practical, hands-on skills that employers are actively seeking.
Our AWS Security Launch Paths
We’re launching with 4 specialized AWS Security Learning Paths to meet different career objectives:
- AWS Blue Team Path
- AWS Red Team Path
- AWS IAM Privilege Escalation
- AWS Certified Security Specialty SCS-C02
We’ve also got a learning path for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701, and forApplication Security Engineering, which we created a couple of years back and have included in our list.
Let’s break them down.
AWS Blue Team Path
Path Overview
Build your defensive cloud security skills with our AWS Blue Team path. This journey takes you from foundational concepts to practical protection and incident response strategies through hands-on exercises and realistic scenarios. Develop essential capabilities in security monitoring, response procedures, and preventative measures—practical skills that are valuable in organizations using cloud infrastructure. Upon completion, you’ll have the technical knowledge needed to work toward AWS security certification.
What You’ll Learn:
- Cloud Defense Strategies
- Security Event Analysis
- Threat Detection Systems
- Defensive Automation Techniques
- Access Control Principles
- Identity Management and Least Privilege
- Certification Preparation Skills
Key Courses Include:
- Intro to AWS Security
- Beginners guide to AWS CloudTrail for Security
- Terraform on AWS: From Zero to Cloud Infrastructure
- Amazon S3 Security
- Practical Guide to AWS IAM Roles
- Incidence response with CloudTrail and Athena
- Introduction to AWS Enumeration
View our AWS Blue Team learning path >
AWS Red Team Path
Path Overview:
Develop essential offensive security capabilities with our AWS Red Team path. This pathway bridges basic cloud security concepts with advanced attack simulation techniques through immersive, hands-on experiences. Learn to identify vulnerabilities, navigate cloud environments, test security boundaries, and understand defensive measures—crucial skills for professionals tasked with strengthening modern cloud infrastructure through adversary simulation.
What You’ll Learn:
- Cloud Infrastructure Attack Surfaces
- Resource Discovery Methodologies
- Security Assessment Frameworks
- Access Expansion Techniques
- Detection Evasion Principles
- Offensive Tooling Integration
View our AWS Red Team learning path >
AWS Certified Security Specialty SCS-C02
Path Overview:
The AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C02) certification is designed for security professionals who want to validate their expertise in securing AWS workloads. Our comprehensive learning path will fully prepare you for this certification exam (once the content is out of Early Preview which is estimated to be summer 2025). It combines instructor-led training, hands-on labs, practice exams, and study group webinars to ensure you’re fully prepared to pass the certification exam and apply security best practices in real-world scenarios.
What You’ll Learn:
- Threat Detection and Incident Response (14% of exam)
- Security Logging and Monitoring (18% of exam)
- Infrastructure Security (20% of exam)
- Identity and Access Management (16% of exam)
- Data Protection (18% of exam)
- Management and Security Governance (14% of exam)
- Hands-on experience with critical AWS security services
Key Content Includes:
- Cybr’s AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C02) Course
- Study Group for the AWS Certified Security Specialty
- AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C02) Practice Exams
View our AWS Certified Security Specialty learning path >
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
Path Overview:
Prepare for the exam with our comprehensive CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 learning path, designed to fully equip you for this widely-recognized cybersecurity certification. This specialized path delivers a complete end-to-end preparation experience by combining high quality and comprehensive course content with extensive practice materials. From foundational security concepts to advanced implementation techniques, you’ll pick up the knowledge and skills required for the exam.
What You’ll Learn:
- Master all Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives
- Practice with realistic performance-based questions (PBQs)
- Build confidence through comprehensive practice exams
- Apply security principles across diverse environments
- Learn to implement critical security controls and countermeasures
- Learn how to effectively to security incidents
- Navigate governance, risk, and compliance requirements
- Strengthen identity and access management skills
- Develop industry-recognized cybersecurity expertise
View our CompTIA Security+ learning path >
Application Security Engineer Path
Application Security Engineers are responsible for securing data, systems, and applications. They ensure that an organization’s applications and services follow best security practices and align with their organization’s risk profile.
We’ve gathered information from real job postings across numerous organizations, research papers from third parties, and by interviewing AppSec professionals to compile this comprehensive and actionable career path. Whether you’re starting from zero or building on existing knowledge, this path will help guide your learning throughout your career.
AWS IAM Privilege Escalation Path
We’ve also included our popular AWS IAM Privilege Escalation learning path in this launch. Learn more about this specialized path in our dedicated blog post.
Coming Soon: Topic-Based AWS Learning Paths
Stay tuned for our upcoming Topic-based AWS learning paths, designed to provide focused expertise on specific AWS security domains.
How to Get Started
Ready to accelerate your cloud security career? Visit our Learning Paths section to explore each path in detail and begin your journey today.
Which path aligns with your career goals? Would you like to see us launch more? Let us know in the comments below!
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