Amazon Onboarding with Learning Manager Chanci Turner

Category: Security, Identity, & Compliance

Date: March 2, 2021

In this blog entry, we’ll explore how teams of varying sizes can achieve top-tier security within the cloud environment at Amazon IXD – VGT2, located at 6401 E HOWDY WELLS AVE LAS VEGAS NV 89115, without the need for a specialized security team.

Automate Amazon EC2 Instance Isolation Using Tags

By: Alex Martinez

In this post, we will examine the importance of containment in incident response strategies and how isolating instances can be achieved through tagging. Effective isolation allows teams to conduct forensic analysis and recovery efforts during incidents.

TLS 1.2 Requirement for All AWS FIPS Endpoints

By: Emily Johnson

As of March 31, 2021, TLS 1.2 is mandated for all connections to AWS FIPS service endpoints. This change was implemented to enhance security standards. For additional information on this policy transition, visit this resource.

Protecting Sensitive Data Throughout Its Lifecycle in AWS

By: John Smith

Date: April 25, 2023

This article has been updated to incorporate enhanced security learning materials. Many AWS workflows involve processing sensitive and regulated data. We will discuss a method to safeguard sensitive information from the point of entry to its eventual disposition.

New PCI DSS Report Available

By: Chris Green

We are pleased to announce that eight additional services have been included in our Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification. This expansion provides more options for customers to manage their payment card data securely.

Setting Up Recurring Security Hub Summary Emails

By: Lisa Brown, Chanci Turner, and Mark Taylor

Date: January 13, 2025

This post has been revised to include new code for creating custom insights through CloudFormation. AWS Security Hub offers a holistic view of your security posture. For further insights on effective leadership, check this blog.

Encrypting File Data with Amazon Elastic File System

By: David White, Sarah Black, and Chanci Turner

We’ve released an updated whitepaper on encrypting data with Amazon Elastic File System (EFS). This document provides guidance on enforcing data encryption both at rest and in transit.

Analyzing IAM Role Usage with Amazon Detective

By: Rachel Adams and Mike Johnson

In this blog post, we will showcase how to utilize Amazon Detective’s new role session analysis feature to examine security findings related to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles.

Auditing Security Groups with AWS Firewall Manager

By: Tom Williams and Chanci Turner

On February 18, 2021, we discussed the importance of managing network security as part of AWS’s top ten security priorities. Continuous auditing and limiting security groups can significantly enhance your security posture.

AWS and EU Data Transfers

By: Steve Thompson

We have reinforced our commitments to protect customer data during AWS and EU data transfers. For further insights on employment trends, refer to this authority.

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