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AWS security

• AWS security groups vs. network ACLs and other AWS firewalls

  Protect your AWS cloud environment with these Amazon firewall services. Learn how security groups and network ACLs work, along with other key AWS firewall options. Continue Reading

• AWS acquisitions continue with focus to build on core services

  Explore what AWS' recent IT purchases say about the cloud vendor's overall acquisition strategy and why it likes to make the smaller deals instead of any big splash. Continue Reading

• AWS WebSocket support ushers in real-time serverless features

  The WebSockets vs. HTTP debate has changed for AWS users. With WebSocket support for Amazon API Gateway, users can build serverless applications that can communicate instantaneously. Continue Reading

• Use AWS Well-Architected Tool to review your app architecture

  Use this tutorial to get started with Well-Architected Tool, a service that analyzes workloads and recommends ways to make them more secure, reliable and cost-efficient. Continue Reading

• A complete guide to AWS re:Invent 2018 news and analysis

  AWS re:Invent 2018 is sure to generate a number of important updates for enterprise cloud users. Stay on top of the latest news and analysis with this complete conference guide. Continue Reading

• AWS security tools embrace AI, but miss on multi-cloud

  AWS has added AI-backed services, such as Amazon GuardDuty and Amazon Macie, to expand its security capabilities, but still hasn't addressed users' needs outside of its own platform.Continue Reading

• AWS should address these user challenges at re:Invent 2018

  SearchAWS contributors say Amazon's cloud platform still has shortcomings around data regulation, ops and integrations. They offer some ways AWS could solve these problems at re:Invent this year.Continue Reading

• Breadth of AWS features acts as a double-edged sword for IT

  AWS offers a wide variety of cloud tools but, in some cases, still lacks the core IT management and ops features that enterprises crave.Continue Reading

• AWS' market share growth depends on enterprise focus

  While AWS remains the clear leader in the public IaaS market, the vendor's future success depends on how it addresses the more foundational needs of its enterprise customers.Continue Reading

• AWS Shield provides DDoS attack protection as threats mount

  DDoS attacks continue to grow in sophistication, and enterprises need to be on alert. AWS Shield provides two tiers of automatic protection, but are they enough?Continue Reading

• Protect your serverless app with this mix of AWS tools

  As they move to serverless platforms, such as Lambda, development and operations teams need to acquire a new mindset -- and set of tools -- to keep their workloads safe.Continue Reading

• Management tools emerge from VMware-AWS partnership

  VMware provides a series of tools, including Discovery, Cost Insight and Wavefront, to lighten the multi-cloud management burden for VMware Cloud on AWS customers.Continue Reading

• Zero-trust model boosts AWS infrastructure security

  Security worries slowed early cloud adoption, and while many organizations eventually migrated, they failed to lock down access. Here's one way to combat that problem.Continue Reading

• AWS security automation protects sensitive data, workloads

  AWS security tools keep cloud environments safe, but as application development methods evolve, so too must security. Evaluate these automation tools to protect your workloads.Continue Reading

• Restrict access to AWS region endpoints for cost savings, security

  Enterprises use multiple AWS regions for disaster recovery, but that practice can increase cloud costs and vulnerabilities. Manage access to regions to maintain control.Continue Reading

• AWS slashes Reserved Instances prices

  Price reductions are less common for compute resources than they were in the early days of cloud computing. But AWS customers can still find value in occasional Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) price ...Continue Reading

• DevOps and security need equal attention in AWS

  Often, security is at odds with DevOps. A DevSecOps approach involves security in the application development process, removing obstacles that slow development and hinder DevOps.Continue Reading

• Four gaffes that can thwart security in AWS

  Not understanding basic security concepts or how to use a particular AWS security feature can do more harm than good when securing public cloud data and resources.Continue Reading

• AWS development tools shore up apps

  AWS has a diverse customer base that deploys a breadth of apps. Certain methods such as IAM can help secure an app regardless of its content or target audience.Continue Reading

• Untangling hybrid cloud network confusion

  Amazon VPC is an essential piece of the hybrid cloud puzzle, enabling enterprises to control public cloud configurations while securely connecting to private data centers.Continue Reading

• What security benefits do Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts provide?

  Dedicated Hosts help ensure high levels of performance and remove some risks associated with multi-tenancy models. But are they any more secure than standard EC2 instances?Continue Reading

• Establish Amazon cloud security from scratch

  AWS has won over many customers with its broad range of products, but security remains a primary concern for companies migrating to the cloud. It's important to secure your cloud from the start.Continue Reading

• Amazon Inspector gives dev automated security assessment

  Cloud vulnerabilities can quickly evolve into security threats; vigilance is a key in identifying weaknesses. Amazon Inspector detects common weaknesses, providing peace of mind.Continue Reading

• Amazon API Gateway authentication allows for customization

  By introducing custom authentication for the Amazon API Gateway, AWS gave developers some unique options, and AWS Lambda sweetens the pot with VPC access.Continue Reading

• New AWS SSL certificate tool explained

  AWS Certificate Manager solves some problems companies experienced with traditional SSL certificate services like GoDaddy and LetsEncrypt.org. But it's not without some problems.Continue Reading

• New CloudTrail features help verify API calls, AWS usage

  Updates to AWS CloudTrail allow admins and developers to more quickly analyze calls to Amazon cloud services and act on invalid access attempts.Continue Reading

• How do AWS compliance certifications stack up?

  We're a global company that needs to be sure our cloud-based workloads meet a variety of compliance standards. What certifications do AWS and other public cloud providers meet?Continue Reading

• What's the best way to secure Amazon S3 buckets?

  Our enterprise stores different types of data, including video and graphics, in Amazon S3. What options are available to secure Amazon S3 buckets and encrypt our data?Continue Reading

• VPC, Python support bolster Lambda service features

  AWS Lambda has grown in popularity among developers looking to run code without provisioning servers, and a host of new features will expand its functionality.Continue Reading

• Manage AWS access to control security

  AWS administrators can establish encryption keys and user and S3 policies to protect unwanted access to cloud resources.Continue Reading

• Re:Invent keynote speeches unlock big Twitter reaction

  At AWS re:Invent this year, announcements included new capabilities for existing products, as well as management tools and a new storage appliance -- setting social media abuzz.Continue Reading

• Re:Invent 2015 through the eyes of AWS customers

  This year's re:Invent conference was Amazon Web Services' most popular, which led to some conference congestion. AWS users took to Twitter to share sights and thoughts from Las Vegas.Continue Reading

• AWS re:Invent 2015: A guide to Amazon's sold-out event

  Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. This guide offers the latest information on what AWS and its partners announce at re:Invent 2015.Continue Reading

• Apply these network security measures to defend an AWS cloud

  There is no catch-all for securing a cloud network. Administrators should take a comprehensive approach to protect AWS cloud resources.Continue Reading

• How does Amazon API Gateway secure API calls?

  Our enterprise is concerned about our approach to APIs, including API throttling and DoS attacks. How does Amazon API Gateway mitigate API security risks?Continue Reading

• AWS re:Invent 2015 to focus on cloud management, security

  Capturing more attention than years past, AWS re:Invent 2015 could see a variety of new tools. Cloud users should keep an eye on the developments and consider adjustments to their services.Continue Reading

• AWS Cognito makes a mark in mobile app development

  Amazon Web Services is building a growing arsenal of mobile services. AWS Cognito is one of them, providing consistent app performance across all devices.Continue Reading

• Three preconfigured hardened OS choices for AWS

  It takes extra work and attention, but developers can better protect data in AWS using preconfigured hardened OSes.Continue Reading

• CloudHSM offers premium level of cloud security

  AWS provides numerous customizable security options for its customers, but those in search of private access to dedicated hardware turn to CloudHSM.Continue Reading

• Implementing AWS security best practices

  AWS has improved its security features and offers a slew of resources for hardening its cloud. But admins still play a part in preventing breaches.Continue Reading

• Survive and thrive in cloud DevOps

  Research shows that more companies are adopting DevOps, or the blending of an organization’s application development and systems operations teams. Cloud DevOps is a natural fit for many organizations because it enables faster development and ...Continue Reading

• Four ways DevOps can boost AWS security

  Many IT teams believe security belongs to someone else. Building security into the DevOps process can be a tricky but rewarding move.Continue Reading

• AWS vs. Google: For the love of cloud providers

  You're in the market for a new cloud provider, and you have an idea of your 'perfect match,' but do your wants and needs match up to what's available?Continue Reading

• Amazon Cognito offers back-end support in multi-device world

  Users working on multiple devices want access to customized app environments. Cognito creates a back end for identity management and gives those users a consistent experience.Continue Reading

• Do Amazon VPC benefits outweigh downsides?

  Amazon VPC lets companies quickly deploy resources and integrate them with existing IT architectures, as long IT teams can accept AWS's peculiarities.Continue Reading

• Growing AWS ecosystem takes aim at the enterprise

  As more enterprises look to move to AWS, the cloud provider's ecosystem of partners, integrators and tool providers continues to grow.Continue Reading

• Amazon ElastiCache detects app performance bottlenecks

  How you tune an application depends on which components are the bottlenecks. And caching critical data in-memory can help improve app performance.Continue Reading

• Best practices for developing a security group policy

  Brian Beach compares AWS security groups to traditional firewalls and offers best practices for developing a security group policy.Continue Reading

• Amazon Web Services Security Quiz

  Test your knowledge of Amazon Web Services security best practices with this 10 question security quiz.Continue Reading

• Best practices for authentication options on AWS

  This tip reviews authentication options on AWS and best practices for using them to ensure accounts and information are well protected.Continue Reading

• AWS encryption creates a solid base for cloud compliance

  AWS made changes to data encryption features for services like S3, giving admins more flexibility and control. But many say it's still not enough.Continue Reading

• Data security in AWS: Creating a strategy that works

  Dave Linthicum discusses data security in AWS including encryption and database services, permissions, identity-based security and how users can create a strategy that works for them.Continue Reading

• Netflix Security Monkey plugs AWS cloud security gaps

  AWS shops say new open source software from Netflix will go a long way to help customers manage their part of the cloud security burden.Continue Reading

• AWS attends to cloud security with EBS encryption

  The encryption of EBS volumes is welcome news for cloud customers and security experts, but key management may be an issue for some customers.Continue Reading

• OpenStack shops look askance at AWS security, cloud costs

  AWS security doubts linger among IT pros interested in deploying OpenStack in a private cloud, and concerns about AWS costs and downtime persist.Continue Reading

• Adopting Amazon: Where to start with AWS private cloud

  Alan Earls explains how one AWS private cloud customer took advantage of Amazon's services and offers advice on how others can do the same.Continue Reading

• AWS re:Invent: Securing the cloud-based virtual desktop

  Following AWS re:Invent, Mark Nunnikhoven, a principal engineer for Trend Micro Inc., talks about cloud security and Amazon WorkSpaces.Continue Reading

• Industry group announces plans to address cloud security challenges

  At the Amazon Web Services re: Invent 2013 conference, the Cloud Security Alliance announced a new initiative to address cloud security challenges.Continue Reading

• Do you need a hardware security module to protect your information?

  Expert Chris Moyer explains how to decide whether your company needs a hardware security module, or HSM, to protect valuable corporate information.Continue Reading

• Taking back networking control with Amazon virtual private cloud

  By setting up an Amazon virtual private cloud, enterprises regain control lost in a move to cloud -- if they can overcome pricing and setup hurdles.Continue Reading