Security
Security in the cloud is more important than ever before. As companies increasingly move sensitive data and critical applications into the public cloud, securing those assets needs to be a top priority. The shared responsibility model of the cloud means that while AWS handles the security of the underlying cloud infrastructure, you are responsible for securing the resources that you deploy into the cloud.
Neglecting cloud security can lead to disastrous outcomes, including data breaches, service disruptions, financial loss, and damaged reputations. No organization wants to become the next high-profile data breach headline in the news. AWS has a vast variety of services to help with security, and knowing where to start can be a challenge.
This chapter provides an overview of the key AWS security services. Security features included in services will be covered in their relevant chapter. In this chapter, you will focus on the services that specifically deliver security...
