— Watch part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPKQup_b0yk
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Ready to take your AWS skills to the next level? In this hands-on workshop, Keatron Evans guides you through building your first EC2 instance from scratch, setting up a Windows web server, and configuring security groups to make it accessible from the internet. This isn’t just theory — you’ll watch a real-world implementation of cloud infrastructure that you can replicate in the AWS free tier on your own account, or within the Infosec Skills platform. Whether you’re preparing for AWS certifications or building practical cloud skills for your cybersecurity career, this workshop delivers the foundational knowledge you need to succeed.
0:00 – Workshop and lab environment overview
1:17 – AWS architectural concepts and VPC review
7:28 – Launching your first EC2 instance
9:38 – Choosing instance specifications and compute power
16:22 – Key pairs and asymmetric encryption explained
19:51 – Security groups and RDP configuration
22:06 – Instance launch and connecting via RDP
28:54 – Installing IIS web server on Windows
32:24 – Creating your first webpage
34:39 – Testing web server functionality
36:38 – Configuring security groups for web traffic
42:19 – Terminating instances and cleanup
43:32 – AWS Boot Camp overview and career paths
47:08 – Q&A session
About Infosec
Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.