AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) exam voucher — at a glance
This voucher is for the AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam, code SCS-C03, which AWS says validates the ability to demonstrate knowledge about securing AWS products and services. The voucher is for exam code SCS-C03 only. The price in US dollars is shown at the top of this page. Your voucher code is emailed within 24–48 hours of your order being processed, and you enter it when you schedule the exam with Pearson VUE.
Vouchers are supplied in batches. The batch expiry above is the date the voucher itself expires; it is not an AWS exam date. AWS states that voucher expiration dates cannot be extended, so book your exam before it.
What you get
Included
- One exam voucher for SCS-C03 only
- Your voucher code by email within 24–48 hours of your order being processed
- Instructions for entering the code when you schedule your exam with Pearson VUE
What this voucher is not
- It is not a booking. You choose your own exam date, time and delivery method when you schedule.
- It covers one exam attempt. It is not a retake package, and a resit needs a new voucher.
- It does not include study materials, practice tests or exam guides.
- It is not a guarantee of a pass. The voucher pays for the exam attempt; the result depends on your preparation.
- It does not cover the earlier exam code SCS-C02.
AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) exam details
AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) has 65 questions (50 scored and 15 unscored) and a 170-minute time limit. Results are reported as a scaled score of 100–1,000 and the minimum passing score is 750, according to the AWS exam guide. The breakdown below comes from AWS’s published exam information for Security Specialty. The largest domain is Identity and Access Management, at 20% of scored content.
What the SCS-C03 exam validates
According to the AWS exam guide, the exam validates the ability to:
- Apply specialized data classifications and AWS data protection mechanisms
- Implement data-encryption methods and AWS encryption mechanisms
- Use AWS security services and features to ensure secure production environments
- Make decisions that account for tradeoffs between cost, security and deployment complexity
- Understand security operations and risks
What SCS-C03 does not test
AWS lists these job tasks as out of scope for the exam:
- Designing cryptographic algorithms
- Analyzing traffic at the packet level
- Architecting overall cloud deployments
- Managing end-user compute resources
- Training machine learning models
Language notice. AWS states the exam in Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America) and Portuguese (Brazil) will be retired after December 31, 2026.
This voucher is for SCS-C03. Full published details are on AWS’s official Security Specialty page and in the AWS exam guide.
Who this voucher is for
- Preparing to sit AWS Security – Specialty and ready to book it
- Certain you need SCS-C03, the current Security Specialty exam
- Responsible for securing cloud solutions on AWS
- Buying now to use within the voucher’s expiry date
AWS describes the target candidate as having the equivalent of 3–5 years of experience securing cloud solutions. Its certification page recommends five years of IT security experience and two or more years of hands-on experience securing AWS workloads. This is a Specialty-level exam.
Why buy from EvolveSkill
Built for the exam you chose
This voucher is for exam SCS-C03 only, and every exam fact on this page — questions, length, domains, passing score — is taken from AWS’s own published exam information.
The price you see is the price you pay
The price is shown in US dollars at the top of this page and is the amount charged at checkout. Nothing is added afterwards.
Clear about what a voucher is
A voucher pays for one exam attempt. It is not a booking, a study product or a guarantee of a result, and this page says so before you buy.
A real cancellation window
If your order has not been processed and your voucher has not been issued yet, contact us — a cancellation may still be possible. See our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
What the AWS exam costs
AWS lists the Security Specialty exam at US$300, the fee for Specialty-level exams. AWS prices its exams by level: Foundational US$100, Associate US$150, and Professional and Specialty US$300. This exam runs for 170 minutes.
What AWS says about pricing
AWS also publishes prices in local currencies, which it updates at least annually, and taxes such as VAT may apply. See AWS’s certification FAQ for the current position.
What you pay EvolveSkill
The price shown at the top of this page, in US dollars. Compare it with AWS’s published fee for your country before you buy.
The price shown at checkout is the price you pay. Nothing is added afterwards.
How it works
- Check the exam code — this voucher is for SCS-C03 (Security Specialty).
- Complete checkout at the price shown above.
- Receive your voucher code by email. Your order is fulfilled by EvolveSkill and your code is emailed within 24–48 hours of your order being processed.
- Schedule your exam. Enter the voucher code when you schedule with Pearson VUE, at a test centre or online proctored, as AWS describes in its certification FAQ.
Before you buy
- Confirm the exam code. This voucher works only for SCS-C03.
- Check the exam language. AWS states the Security – Specialty exam in Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America) and Portuguese (Brazil) will be retired after December 31, 2026.
- Check the experience AWS recommends. For SCS-C03, AWS describes the target candidate as: the equivalent of 3-5 years of experience securing cloud solutions (the certification page recommends five years of IT security experience and two or more years securing AWS workloads).
- Check the current batch expiry. The batch on sale now expires January 1, 2027, shown above. This is the voucher’s expiry, not an AWS exam date. AWS states that voucher expiration dates cannot be extended, so book your exam before it.
- Check your ID and location. AWS requires valid government-issued identification establishing residence in a non-sanctioned country, and does not deliver exams in sanctioned countries.
- One attempt. This voucher covers a single attempt. AWS requires a 14-day wait after a failed attempt and a full exam fee for each attempt, so a resit needs a new voucher.
- Rescheduling. AWS allows free cancellation or rescheduling up to 24 hours before your appointment; a missed appointment forfeits the exam fee. See AWS’s exam policies.
- Cancelling your order. Once a voucher has been issued or delivered it cannot be returned or refunded. If your order has not yet been processed and the voucher has not been issued, contact us — a cancellation may still be possible. See our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) exam voucher?
A prepaid voucher that covers the exam fee for AWS exam SCS-C03 (Security Specialty). You enter the voucher code when you schedule your exam.
Which exam code does this voucher cover?
SCS-C03 only — AWS Certified Security – Specialty. It cannot be used for any other AWS exam.
How much does the Security Specialty voucher cost?
The price in US dollars is shown at the top of this page and is the amount charged at checkout. AWS lists this exam at US$300, so compare the two before you buy.
How long is the voucher valid?
Vouchers are supplied in batches, each with its own expiry date. The batch on sale now expires January 1, 2027. AWS states that voucher expiration dates cannot be extended, so book your exam before the date shown with your voucher.
How fast will I get my voucher?
Your voucher is fulfilled by EvolveSkill and emailed within 24–48 hours after your order is processed, along with instructions for using it.
How do I use the voucher?
Enter the voucher code when you schedule your exam with Pearson VUE. AWS says candidates simply enter a voucher code when scheduling, and that vouchers are valid for a single use. You can take the exam at a Pearson VUE test centre or online proctored.
Is the voucher the same as booking the exam?
No. The voucher pays for the exam. You still schedule your own date, time and delivery method.
How many questions is SCS-C03, and how long do I get?
SCS-C03 has 65 questions (50 scored and 15 unscored) and a 170-minute time limit. The unscored questions are not identified on the exam.
What is the passing score for SCS-C03?
The AWS exam guide states a minimum passing score of 750 on a scaled score of 100–1,000. The exam uses a compensatory scoring model, so you do not need to pass each section; you need to pass the exam overall.
Which languages is SCS-C03 available in?
AWS lists: English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America). Language availability can change, so check AWS’s Security Specialty page before you book.
Which SCS-C03 domain carries the most weight?
Identity and Access Management is the largest at 20% of scored content, followed by Infrastructure Security and Data Protection (18% each), Detection (16%), and Incident Response and Security Foundations and Governance (14% each).
Does SCS-C03 include different question types?
Yes. Besides multiple choice and multiple response, AWS lists ordering and matching questions for this exam.
What is the SCS-C03 exam code and full name?
SCS-C03 is the exam code for AWS Certified Security – Specialty, a Specialty-level exam.
What experience does AWS recommend for SCS-C03?
AWS describes the target candidate as having the equivalent of 3–5 years of experience securing cloud solutions, and its certification page recommends two or more years of hands-on experience securing AWS workloads.
Is SCS-C03 still available in Spanish, Portuguese or Simplified Chinese?
AWS states the exam in Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America) and Portuguese (Brazil) will be retired after December 31, 2026. Check AWS before you book.
How much does the Security Specialty exam cost?
AWS lists the SCS-C03 exam at US$300, its standard fee for Specialty-level exams, and notes that taxes may apply. The EvolveSkill voucher price is shown in US dollars at the top of this page and is the amount charged at checkout.
Is this a promo code or a discount code?
No. It is an exam voucher code that covers the SCS-C03 exam fee. You enter the code when you schedule the exam with Pearson VUE, and AWS states vouchers are single-use.
Does it include study materials or practice tests?
No. This product is the exam voucher only — no study guide, practice questions or exam guide.
Does this cover a retake?
No. The voucher covers one exam attempt. AWS requires a 14-day wait after a failed attempt and a full fee for each attempt, so a resit would need another voucher.
Can I reschedule or cancel my exam appointment?
AWS allows you to cancel or reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours before your appointment. A missed appointment forfeits the exam fee. These are AWS’s rules, so check AWS’s exam policies.
Does buying a voucher guarantee that I will pass?
No. The voucher pays for the exam attempt only. Passing depends on your own preparation.
What should I check before purchasing?
That you need SCS-C03 rather than another AWS exam, that the exam is available in your language, and that you can sit it before the voucher expires.
What is EvolveSkill, and is it the same as AWS?
EvolveSkill sells certification exam vouchers and publishes free certification guides for IT certifications, including AWS, Microsoft, CompTIA, Google Cloud and Fortinet. It is a separate company from AWS: AWS is the exam vendor and sets the exam content, scoring and policies, and EvolveSkill sells the voucher.
Who owns the AWS names and marks?
AWS and AWS Certified are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Exam names and codes are used on this page to identify the exam this voucher is for.
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