AWS How to Get Started With Cloud Security
As a security architect venturing into AWS cloud services, you’re likely familiar with this challenge: AWS’ vast array of services and options can feel overwhelming.
While your expertise in security architecture gives you a solid foundation, navigating AWS’s specific security landscape requires a strategic approach to learning and implementation.
Collection of AWS Security Resources
We’ve carefully curated this comprehensive collection of AWS security resources to bridge the gap between traditional security architecture and cloud-native security practices. From fundamental frameworks like the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) to managed security services like Amazon GuardDuty and AWS IAM Access Analyzer, these hand-picked resources will help you translate your security expertise into AWS’s cloud environment while ensuring you’re building on AWS security best practices from day one.
Walked into an existing AWS environment and need a quick checklist? Consider the ‘Top 10’ blog.
Debating which path to use for measuring progress on your overall maturity? Check out the prescriptive guidance for accelerating security maturity and choose one of three models.
Have you discovered an invaluable AWS security resource that’s helped you in your transition to cloud? Share it in the comments below – your insights could be exactly what another security architect needs. And if you found this collection helpful, share it with your network to help fellow security professionals navigate their AWS security journey.
💡 Pro tip: Consider following the AWS Ramp-Up Guide: Security, Identity, and Compliance as your structured learning path while using these resources as supplementary materials. Note: The ramp up guide indicates free versus cost-based training.
References
- AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
- AWS Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
- When to use CAF vs WAF
- AWS Prescriptive Guidance – Accelerating Security Maturity in the AWS Cloud
- AWS Security Best Practices
- Top 10 Security Items to Improve in Your AWS Account – blog
Training from AWS
- AWS Skillbuilder
- AWS Ramp-Up Guide: Security, Identity, and Compliance
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- AWS Immersion Days – Free solution-specific training before getting started
- AWS Activation Days – Free solution-specific training 30 days after you’ve initiated
Resources on Key Services and Concepts
- Deep Dive with Security: AWS Identity Access Management
- AWS Organizations – Utilizing Service Control Policies (SCPs)
- Deploying VPC Endpoint Protection
- Getting Started with Data Perimeters
- DDoS Protection on AWS – WAF and Shield
- Getting Started with Amazon GuardDuty
- Guidelines for mapping findings into the AWS Security Finding Format (ASFF)
- AWS Trusted Advisor – Security Checks
- Using AWS IAM Access Analyzer for Least Privilege
- Getting Started Tutorial: Activating Amazon Inspector