Operating systems are becoming increasingly intricate, demanding meticulous configuration to ensure robust security. Nowhere is this more evident than with EC2 instances, where the operating system is dynamic and subject to change. The challenge lies in securing these instances. Enter the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks - a guidance...
GuardDuty Unveiled 🧯 Before we dive into the nitty-gritty of runtime protection, let's take a moment to understand what AWS GuardDuty is all about. GuardDuty is like a vigilant digital sentry, constantly scanning your AWS environment for any signs of malicious activity. It uses intelligent threat detection algorithms, machine...
Introduction If you've been following our journey, you'll recall our previous explorations into the AWS Session Manager and AWS Inspector Vulnerability Management. In our ongoing quest for comprehensive cloud security, we've peeled back layers to uncover the practical applications and benefits of these integral...
Introduction 🗓️ A year ago, on September 11th, 2022, I started this blog to talk about keeping our cloud environments safe. Today, I want to share what I've learned about my journey with you. 1 year - 52 weeks - 56 articles 🔥 Looking back, it's amazing how...
Do you want to keep your AWS workloads secure? 🔐 If so, you need to know what software components are running on your workloads. This is where software bills of materials (SBOMs) come in. SBOMs are a comprehensive list of the software components used in a software application. They can be...
Understanding AWS Inspector Before we dive into the configuration process, it's crucial to understand what AWS Inspector is and why it's essential. 🔍 AWS Inspector is a vulnerability management service that helps you identify vulnerabilities within your AWS resources. 🛡️ It performs automated security scans to identify potential...
