AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS-C02) - Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

Purpose

Fast-reference guide with bullet-point takeaways for rapid exam prep.

This is NOT:

• ❌ A comprehensive study guide
• ❌ Detailed explanations
• ❌ Question walkthroughs

This IS:

• ✅ Key reminders (1-3 sentences each)
• ✅ Essential facts and limits
• ✅ Quick decision guides
• ✅ Domain-organized takeaways

How to Use

1. Pre-exam review - 30-60 minutes before exam
2. Quick refresh - Review specific domains as needed
3. Fill knowledge gaps - Focus on unfamiliar topics

Study Time

• Full review: 30-60 minutes
• Single domain: 5-10 minutes

Exam Details

• Total questions: 50 scored + 15 unscored
• Duration: 170 minutes (2 hours 50 minutes)
• Passing score: 750/1000
• Question types: Multiple choice (1 correct) and Multiple response (2+ correct)
• Format: Scenario-based questions testing real-world security implementations

Domain Weights

1. Threat Detection and Incident Response: 14% (7 questions)
2. Security Logging and Monitoring: 18% (9 questions)
3. Infrastructure Security: 20% (10 questions)
4. Identity and Access Management: 16% (8 questions)
5. Data Protection: 18% (9 questions)
6. Management and Security Governance: 14% (7 questions)