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AWS security News

August 03, 2018 03 Aug'18
AWS cloud features offer network, performance improvements

As is often the case, AWS' yearly Summit in New York provided the scene for some additional features and functionality. While AWS cloud features are unveiled regularly, the free-to-attend ...
April 30, 2018 30 Apr'18
AWS Lambda features rev Node.js support

Breathe easier, serverless application developers -- your lengthy wait is over, with AWS Lambda's added support for a newer Node.js runtime After a year's wait, AWS developers can now use Node.js ...
April 25, 2018 25 Apr'18
BGP routing security flaw caused Amazon Route 53 incident

A BGP routing security flaw enabled unknown threat actors to steal cryptocurrency by hijacking internet routing and rerouting traffic to a phishing site in Russia.
April 05, 2018 05 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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AWS security Get Started

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Five AWS IAM best practices to bolster cloud security

To mitigate risks and protect cloud resources, many organizations rely on AWS IAM policies. Use these five tips to learn the basic features -- and limitations -- of the service. Continue Reading
Amazon GuardDuty

Amazon GuardDuty is a managed cloud security monitoring service that detects behavior or threats that can compromise Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounts, resources or workloads. Continue Reading
Use service-linked IAM roles to simplify user permissions

While AWS IAM enables control over a cloud environment, it can become a management nightmare. Automate part of this process via service-linked roles to free up time for other tasks. Continue Reading

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Evaluate AWS security Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

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

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Manage AWS security

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Common security oversights within an AWS environment

There's often an assumption that AWS systems can't be tested, as they're hosted in the cloud; however, this is not the case. Discover common security oversights in AWS environments. Continue Reading
Build an AWS incident response plan in four key steps

Enterprises should develop and test an incident response plan for an AWS deployment -- before a hack ever occurs. Follow these four steps to get started. Continue Reading
To secure AWS, a human touch goes a long way

Even with recent advancements around cloud automation, security and resiliency still require a human touch. Sharpen your skills to keep AWS disruption-free. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve AWS security Issues

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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
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
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

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