A comprehensive guide to implementing cost-effective IP gating with Lambda@Edge, including real-world gotchas, cost comparisons with AWS WAF, and a decision framework for choosing the right solution.
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Stop using SSH and bastion hosts. Learn how to use AWS Systems Manager Session Manager and Run Command to securely access and manage your EC2 instances without opening any inbound ports.
Read moreIAM is the cornerstone of AWS security. This deep dive covers essential best practices for crafting least-privilege IAM roles and policies to secure your cloud resources.
Read moreUnderstand the core components of an Amazon VPC, including subnets, route tables, and security groups, and learn why it's the foundational building block for security on AWS.
Read moreA practical guide to getting started with Amazon Cognito. Learn how to use User Pools and Identity Pools to add user sign-up, sign-in, and secure access to your web and mobile applications.
Read moreUnderstand the power of IAM Roles in AWS by exploring the most common use cases, from granting EC2 instances access to S3 to enabling cross-account access.
Read moreLearn how to securely grant temporary access to private S3 objects by generating presigned URLs for both uploading and downloading files using Python and Boto3.
Read moreLearn how to secure your Amazon API Gateway endpoints using AWS Lambda authorizers, with a focus on validating JWTs (JSON Web Tokens) for robust, token-based authentication.
Read moreA comprehensive guide to AWS IAM Identity Center, the service formerly known as AWS SSO. Learn how it simplifies multi-account access and centralizes user management.
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A developer's guide to JSON Web Tokens (JWTs). Learn what they are, how they are structured, why they are the standard for securing modern REST APIs, and how they compare to traditional sessions.
Read moreA practical introduction to the core components of an Amazon VPC, including subnets, route tables, and security groups. Learn why the VPC is the foundational building block for security on AWS.
Read moreAn essential guide to understanding AWS IAM Roles. Learn what they are, how they work, and see practical examples for granting EC2 instances access to S3 and enabling cross-account access.
Read moreA practical checklist for developers to ensure their Amazon S3 buckets are secure. Cover the essentials from Block Public Access and bucket policies to encryption and access logging.
Read moreA developer's guide to the core components of an AWS IAM policy. Learn how to read and write policies by understanding Effect, Principal, Action, Resource, and Condition.
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Implement essential security headers with AWS CloudFront Functions. Learn how to add HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options, and more to protect your users from common web vulnerabilities.
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A comprehensive guide to securing your Amazon S3 buckets. Learn how to implement least-privilege access, enable encryption, block public access, and monitor for threats.
Read moreA foundational guide to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). Learn about the core components of IAM—users, groups, roles, and policies—and how they work together to securely control access to your AWS resources.
Read moreAn introduction to AWS CloudTrail, the service that provides a complete audit trail of all actions and API calls made in your AWS account. Learn why it's a fundamental tool for security, compliance, and operational auditing.
Read moreA beginner's guide to the core components of an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). Learn about subnets, route tables, internet gateways, and security groups to build your own isolated network in the AWS cloud.
Read moreAn introduction to AWS IAM Roles, a fundamental security tool. Learn what roles are, how they work, and why they are the secure way to grant permissions to your AWS resources and applications.
Read moreA guide to one of the most fundamental concepts of cloud security: the AWS Shared Responsibility Model. Learn what AWS is responsible for (security OF the cloud) and what you are responsible for (security IN the cloud).
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