SCS-C02: AWS Security Specialty
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About the SCS-C02 Exam
Secure AWS workloads, data, and infrastructure
Master AWS cloud security — GuardDuty threat detection, CloudTrail logging, KMS encryption, IAM policies, VPC architecture, WAF protection, incident response automation, and multi-account governance for the Security Specialty exam.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The SCS-C02 is designed for professionals specialising in a focused domain. Prior certification or equivalent experience recommended.
Typical study time: 6-10 weeks of focused study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | SCS-C02 |
| Title | AWS Security Specialty |
| Duration | 170 minutes |
| Questions | 65 |
| Pass Score | 750 / 1000 |
| Cost | $300 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE / PSI |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Multiple response |
| Official Page | View on AWS → |
Exam Domains & Weights
The SCS-C02 exam covers 6 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Threat Detection and Incident Response | 14% | 28 |
| Security Logging and Monitoring | 18% | 36 |
| Infrastructure Security | 20% | 40 |
| Identity and Access Management | 16% | 32 |
| Data Protection | 18% | 36 |
| Management and Security Governance | 14% | 28 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Infrastructure Security carries the most weight (20%) — start there. Threat Detection and Incident Response has the least (14%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the SCS-C02 with our 200-question practice exam covering all 6 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
AWS Certification Path
AWS certs follow: Foundational → Associate → Professional, plus Specialty tracks. Cloud Practitioner is the recommended starting point.
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Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure
- Check the official page — official exam details always have the latest objectives