AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Amazon Web Services Case-by-Case

$300 Exam Cost Single exam

$155,000 Average Salary

$130,000–$185,000 Salary Range

10-14 Prep Weeks

3 years / $300 Renewal

About the AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Specialty certification covering incident response, logging, monitoring, infrastructure security, identity management, and data protection on AWS.

Prerequisites

5+ years IT security experience; AWS associate cert recommended

Testing Format

In-person or online proctored

How VR&E Funds the AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Approved in advanced VR&E cloud security career plans for veterans with existing cybersecurity experience.

What VR&E Typically Covers:

Exam fee ($300) — funded through Purchase Orders
Preparation courses and training programs
Study materials, practice exams, and lab access
Exam vouchers and retake fees when approved
Initial renewal fees may be covered during your plan period

All funding is subject to individual VRC approval as part of your Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan (IWRP).

Career Paths with the AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Cloud Security ArchitectAWS Security EngineerSecurity Operations LeadCloud Compliance Specialist

VR&E vs GI Bill® for the AWS Certified Security – Specialty

VR&E Chapter 31

Exam fee covered in full ($300) — no per-test cap
Prep courses and materials funded separately
No upfront payment — funded through Purchase Orders
Part of your career rehabilitation plan

GI Bill®

$2,000 per-test reimbursement cap
Veteran pays upfront, gets reimbursed
This exam ($300) falls within the GI Bill® cap
Does not cover prep courses or study materials

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