AWS Cloud Native Security: Best Practices and Strategies

Introduction

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revolutionized the way businesses deploy, manage, and scale their IT infrastructure. As the leading cloud service provider, AWS offers a suite of tools and services designed to meet a variety of needs, from compute power to storage and beyond. However, as organizations move their workloads to AWS, ensuring robust security becomes paramount. This comprehensive guide delves into AWS cloud-native security, exploring best practices, strategies, and tools to safeguard your cloud environment.

Understanding AWS Cloud Native Security

AWS cloud-native security refers to the security practices and tools specifically designed to protect applications and data that are built and operated in the AWS cloud. This approach leverages AWS’s built-in security features and services to create a secure and compliant cloud environment.

Shared Responsibility Model

AWS operates on a shared responsibility model where AWS is responsible for the security of the cloud infrastructure (hardware, software, networking, and facilities) while customers are responsible for securing their data, applications, and configurations within the cloud. Understanding and clearly defining these…