According to the AWS Certified Security Specialty Exam Guide, the corresponding certification attests your ability to demonstrate the following:

1. An understanding of specialized data classifications and AWS data protection mechanisms.

2. An understanding of data encryption methods and AWS mechanisms to implement them.

3. An understanding of secure Internet protocols and AWS mechanisms to implement them.

4. A working knowledge of AWS security services and features of services to provide a secure production environment.

5. The ability to make trade-off decisions with regard to cost, security, and deployment complexity given a set of application requirements.

6. An understanding of security operations and risks.

Through multiple choice and multiple response questions, you will be tested on your ability to design, operate, and troubleshoot secure AWS architectures composed of compute, storage, networking, and monitoring services.