AWS CSS — Amazon Web Services Certified Security - Specialty

IntermediateActive

Current exam version: SCS-C03 (official exam guide).

Issuer
AWS
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Security Architecture & Engineering
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$300 — verified 2026-09-24

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 5 yrs IT security + 2 yrs securing AWS workloads recommended

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 3 years, $150 renewal fee. Renew by exam.

Recertify by passing the current version of the exam (or a higher one). Recertification discount vouchers are available.

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