AWS security baseline architecture
AWS security baseline architecture Introduction Hi there in this blog post, we will talk about AWS cloud security architecture from a thousand-foot View. This blog post is meant for absolute beginners in the cloud security journey. We will discuss how we can achieve perfect isolation of resources and collaboration with each other by following best practices and recommended guides. AWS offers numerous security-related resources, including posts, whitepapers, and guides, as well as two major frameworks: the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Well-Architected Framework. However, the abundance of information can make AWS security seem complex and confusing for beginners like myself, and possibly like you. It’s likely that AWS developed the AWS Security Reference Architecture (AWS SRA) in response to this confusion. As its name suggests, the SRA organizes best practices, whitepapers, and guidelines into a cohesive framework, making them easier to follow and implement. According to Amazon, the SRA provides a holistic set of guidelines for deploying AWS security services in a multi-account environment. Before diving into the details of the SRA, let’s first understand why a multi-account strategy is necessary and why prioritizing security services matters. ...