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AWS security News
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April 05, 2018
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Apr'18
AWS security tools fill platform gaps
AWS added more features to secure data on its platform, including private certificates, a managed service for secrets and a hub for policies regardless of where applications run.
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March 30, 2018
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Mar'18
Extended duration for IAM roles appeases some, alarms others
Cloud security best practices and IT convenience don't always align, but as standards such as GDPR take hold and new vulnerabilities constantly emerge, maybe it's ok to loosen the reins from time ...
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March 28, 2018
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Mar'18
Enterprises wear large targets in cloud cryptomining hacks
Several examples of cryptojacking highlight organizational difficulties -- or outright neglect -- in securing AWS environments. Whether the trend continues is up to enterprise IT.
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March 02, 2018
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Mar'18
Third-party tools help manage DevOps with AWS, multi-cloud
Many IT teams struggle with the cultural and technical shift to DevOps. Nathaniel Felsen, a DevOps professional, sorts through some tough choices.
AWS security Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Test your knowledge of GDPR rights and AWS data protection
Is your enterprise GDPR-compliant? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of the EU regulation, as well as relevant AWS data protection tools. Continue Reading
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Avoid AWS access control mistakes to keep your cloud safe
If you get clumsy with AWS security, you can put your whole business at risk. Be wary of these common errors, and implement best practices to secure your workloads. Continue Reading
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Test your knowledge of the AWS shared responsibility model
Do you know where AWS' security responsibility ends and yours begins? Try your hand with this quick quiz. Continue Reading
Evaluate AWS security Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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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
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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
Manage AWS security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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HIPAA-eligible services nudge enterprises toward compliance
While certain services on AWS can help you ensure HIPAA compliance, don't view them as a complete replacement for proper security checks and approval processes. Continue Reading
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Prevent hacked AWS accounts from wreaking havoc
Security should be a top priority in public cloud deployment, but breaches are still possible. If your AWS account has been hacked, follow these steps to minimize the impact. Continue Reading
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AWS root account access is a treasure for attackers
Don't fall victim to a hacked root account. Create and work within new AWS accounts, and then apply the least amount of privilege necessary to prevent a costly mistake. Continue Reading
Problem Solve AWS security Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Test your AWS security tools knowledge
AWS offers a myriad of native tools and services that enterprises can use to protect their clouds. Sharpen your knowledge of these services, and tighten up your cloud. Continue Reading
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Follow this expert advice to improve security in AWS
AWS security encompasses server tools and concepts. Enterprises that use the right services, VPCs, encryption and DevSecOps can avoid major gaffes that can expose valuable data. Continue Reading
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Troubleshoot a faulty Amazon VPC connection
Many businesses prefer to operate some of their workloads within an Amazon VPC. While VPC offers an additional layer of security, connectivity issues could arise. Continue Reading