Summary

AWS security services are essential for protecting sensitive data and critical applications in the cloud. The shared responsibility model means customers must secure their own resources, and AWS provides a range of services to help. RBAC with IAM roles, as well as bucket policies, key policies, and service control policies, allow granular control over permissions. Encryption is crucial, with options for protecting data at rest and in transit, along with the centralized AWS KMS. Secrets management with AWS Secrets Manager ensures secure storage and automated rotation of sensitive information. Threat detection services such as Security Hub, GuardDuty, Macie, and Inspector monitor for security issues, provide analysis, and generate alerts. Finally, the WAF and Shield services combine to safeguard web-based applications and APIs, blocking common attacks and mitigating DDoS threats. Understanding these key AWS security capabilities is vital for architecting secure cloud environments...