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AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager Automation and Reporting

Automated patch management is critical to maintain security and compliance in AWS environments. This course will teach you to design and implement scalable, automated patching workflows with AWS Systems Manager and centralize compliance reporting.

Chris Espinoza - Pluralsight course - AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager Automation and Reporting
Chris Espinoza
What you'll learn

Manual patch management in AWS environments often leads to inconsistent security updates, increased vulnerability exposure, and compliance challenges, especially as organizations scale across multiple accounts. In this course, AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager Automation and Reporting, you’ll gain the ability to design and implement scalable, automated patching workflows with centralized compliance reporting. First, you’ll explore how to define patch baselines and configure maintenance windows to establish controlled, repeatable patching schedules. Next, you’ll discover how to author and run Systems Manager automation documents to apply patches efficiently across EC2 fleets. Finally, you’ll learn how to configure delegated administration and aggregate compliance findings across AWS organizations using Amazon Security Hub for comprehensive visibility. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager needed to automate patch management and reporting at scale in AWS, enabling your organization to reduce operational risks, maintain continuous compliance, and streamline audit readiness.

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Chris Espinoza - Pluralsight course - AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager Automation and Reporting
Chris Espinoza

I have been a technology consultant for more than twenty-five years, currently specialized in multicloud and hybrid environments, mainly in Azure and AWS. My areas of expertise focus on infrastructure and security as a support engineer, consultant and solutions architect. I have been teaching as a Microsoft Certified Trainer throughout my career. I currently live in Mexico City. Proud husband and father.

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