SCS-C02 AWS Certified Security – Specialty
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What is the AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02)?
The AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) is a specialty-level certification from AWS. This app has 907 original practice questions organised by the domains of the AWS exam guide, with detailed explanations, timed practice, and FSRS spaced repetition — all offline.
SCS-C03 exam facts (checked 2026-10-15)
SCS-C02 was retired on December 1, 2025. These facts are for SCS-C03.
- Questions
- 65 (50 scored, 15 unscored)
- Duration
- 170 minutes
- Passing score
- 750 (scaled score, 100–1,000)
- Exam fee
- USD 300 / JPY 40,000
Source: AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam page and AWS exam pricing (before testing), checked 2026-10-15. Vendors change fees and exam formats; confirm on the vendor page before you book.
What's in the SCS-C02 app
Prepare confidently for the AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS-C02) exam. Sec Prep provides hundreds of carefully crafted practice questions covering the exam domains.
◆ COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE • practice sets covering all exam domains
◆ REALISTIC EXAM EXPERIENCE • Timed practice mode • Single and multiple-choice questions in exam format • Exam readiness score to track your progress
◆ SMART STUDY TOOLS • Detailed explanations with AWS services and best practices • Spaced-repetition flashcards powered by FSRS algorithm • Bookmarks for quick review • Personal notes on any question • Per-domain accuracy to identify weak areas • Shuffle mode for varied practice
◆ STUDY GUIDE • Complete guide covering all exam topics • GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, Config, and more • VPC security, WAF, Shield, network firewalls • IAM, KMS, encryption, certificates, and compliance
◆ MULTILINGUAL • Available in English, Japanese, Korean, German, and Portuguese • Switch language anytime in settings
◆ PRIVACY & OFFLINE • Works completely offline — no internet required • Your progress stays on your device • No ads, no tracking
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SCS-C02 domains covered
Domains and weights from the AWS exam guide (checked 2026-10-15).
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Threat Detection and Incident Response | 14%
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| Security Logging and Monitoring | 18%
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| Infrastructure Security | 20%
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| Identity and Access Management | 16%
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| Data Protection | 18%
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| Management and Security Governance | 14%
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Why StudyKits for SCS-C02
Threat-model-driven
Each domain is framed by the threat it mitigates. The question bank follows the SCS-C02 exam guide.
Detailed explanations
Every question links the answer to the underlying service, doc, or framework — no fluff.
Timed practice
Timed practice sets in exam format (single and multiple choice), with an exam readiness score to track progress.
Fully offline
All questions ship with the app. No network needed after install — study on the subway, on a flight.
Free to start. Pro for the full bank.
One-time in-app purchase. No subscription, no auto-renewal.
Free
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Forever, no time limit
- First 3 question sets
- Detailed explanations
- Domain-by-domain accuracy
- No ads, no tracking
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Per certification · price on the App Store / Google Play
- Full 907 bank
- Timed exam simulation
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- Bookmarks + personal notes
- One purchase, no subscription
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SCS-C02 questions, answered
What background do I need for SCS-C02?
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Is SCS-C02 still the current exam?
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