Episode 25: The AWS Shared Responsibility Model

In this episode, we explore one of the most important concepts for both the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam and your overall AWS Cloud journey: the shared responsibility model. This model defines the division of security responsibilities between AWS and the customer, and understanding it is crucial for securing your cloud environment. AWS is responsible for the security of the cloud infrastructure, while you, the customer, are responsible for securing what you put in the cloud, such as data, applications, and identity management.We’ll walk you through each layer of responsibility, from the physical hardware and network security provided by AWS to the data encryption and access controls that are the customer’s responsibility. This episode will also cover common security services AWS offers to help you manage your responsibilities, including AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS Key Management Service (KMS), and AWS CloudTrail. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of how the shared responsibility model impacts both your cloud security strategy and exam preparation. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, your trusted resource for expert-driven cybersecurity education.