• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In this challenge, you will configure a web server that is accessible from the internet and an application server that is only accessible from the web server. First, you will create security groups to allow traffic into the web server and the application server. Next, you will create new Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances that use the security groups. Finally, you will test access to the EC2 instances through the security groups. Note: Once you begin the challenge, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your challenge. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Learning Objectives

In this challenge, you will configure a web server that is accessible from the internet and an application server that is only accessible from the web server. First, you will create security groups to allow traffic into the web server and the application server. Next, you will create new Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances that use the security groups. Finally, you will test access to the EC2 instances through the security groups. Note: Once you begin the challenge, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your challenge. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.