Top 7 AWS Security Best Practices for Protecting Your Cloud Environment

Implement Identity and Access Management 

Control access to AWS resources with fine-grained permissions.

1

Use Multi-Factor Authentication 

Add an extra layer of security for user authentication.

2

Apply Security Groups  and Network ACLs 

Control inbound and outbound traffic to instances and subnets.

3

Encrypt Sensitive Data 

Use AWS Key Management Service or customer-managed keys to encrypt data at rest.

4

Use AWS WAF and Shield 

Protect web applications from common exploits and DDoS attacks.

5

Monitor and  Log Activities 

Use AWS CloudTrail, Config, and CloudWatch to track and respond to security events.

6

Perform Regular  Security Audits 

Test your security controls, patch vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance.

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