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When transitioning private applications to AWS, it’s crucial to consider how users and administrators will access them. Traditional VPNs often lack the fine-tuned control required for a Zero Trust approach, allowing users access to all resources within the network instead of just those they are authorized to use. By employing Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), organizations can implement an effective Zero Trust strategy for accessing applications hosted on AWS.

Building foundational security and compliance capabilities can be achieved in just ten minutes through the CIS AWS Quick Start, which simplifies the securing and monitoring of resources. Developed by Accenture, an APN Premier Partner and Managed Service Provider (MSP) with expertise in AWS Security, this Quick Start is a game-changer. For a comprehensive step-by-step guide on deploying the CIS Benchmark Quick Start, including a video tutorial, you can follow along to equip your account with essential security features.

Integrating AWS Security Hub custom actions with PagerDuty allows for improved visibility into the security profile across all AWS accounts. PagerDuty enhances the ability to display, triage, and investigate security events within your organization. Together, Security Hub and PagerDuty create a robust system for responding to security incidents effectively. I encourage you to explore how you can customize your integrations further.

Alert Logic has shared seven key best practices for cloud security, emphasizing the inevitability of cyber-attacks and the importance of a solid security-in-depth strategy. By coupling the right tools with knowledgeable personnel, organizations can minimize their exposure to risks. AWS employs comprehensive security-in-depth strategies that protect the physical and foundational aspects of their infrastructure.

AWS Security Hub’s Custom Actions feature allows you to take responsive actions based on selected findings directly from the console. This functionality streamlines your workflow and reduces the time required to investigate and resolve issues. The article illustrates how to create Custom Actions, providing two practical examples: sending findings via email and integrating findings with Slack.

Automating the remediation of Amazon GuardDuty findings using Dome9 CloudBots can enhance security. Dome9’s integration allows users to identify security findings and obtain contextual information, enabling the pinpointing of specific instances, VPCs, and security groups. This process aids in identifying compromised instances and assessing similar vulnerabilities, helping mitigate risks preemptively.

Symantec, a recognized AWS Security Competency Partner, has combined Amazon’s SSM Agent with their cloud-native Symantec Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) solution. This integration automates critical security controls for AWS workloads, promoting business agility, reducing risk, and saving costs, all while simplifying DevOps and administrative tasks. Customers can easily deploy the CWP agent through the CWP console or a simple REST API call.

Additionally, AWS Solution Space has launched with ten customer-ready solutions, showcasing the expertise of AWS Competency Partners. For more insights into effective employee onboarding, you might find this resource valuable. You can also explore these tips for further engagement. For those seeking more information, this FAQ is an excellent resource.