Introduction to AWS Security Concepts and the Shared Responsibility Model

Welcome to the initial stage of our deep dive into AWS security. This first chapter serves as an introduction to the complex world of AWS security. We will start by discussing the importance of cloud security and the unique challenges it presents. We will then review the AWS shared responsibility model, a key concept that delineates the security responsibilities of AWS and its customers. We will also examine the AWS global infrastructure, discussing its components and the security considerations associated with each. Finally, we will outline some relevant general AWS security best practices that will be covered in more detail in the successive chapters.

By the end of this chapter, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the AWS security landscape, setting the stage for the more advanced and practical discussions that will follow in the later chapters.

In this chapter, we are going to cover the following...