Use this AWS cloud security guide to protect workloads

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  Mind sensitive data during a hybrid cloud migration

  Many organizations fret over the security of sensitive data in hybrid cloud. And while that fear isn't totally irrational, there are solid options to keep your workloads safe. Read Now

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  Quick steps to enable AWS multifactor authentication

  AWS secures the underlying infrastructure, but organizations are responsible for locking down account access and integrity. Here are a few simple ways to establish MFA on AWS. Read Now

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  Five AWS IAM best practices to bolster cloud security

  To mitigate risks and protect cloud resources, many organizations rely on AWS IAM policies. Use these five tips to learn the basic features -- and limitations -- of the service. Read Now

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  Test your AWS security tools knowledge

  AWS offers a myriad of native tools and services that enterprises can use to protect their clouds. Sharpen your knowledge of these services, and tighten up your cloud. Read Now

1Common AWS security challenges

When you tackle AWS cloud security, it's important to know what you're up against and what you're responsible for. A range of issues can expose critical data, from technical systems failures to misconfigurations and operational errors. Be aware of the frequent missteps and vulnerabilities users encounter on AWS, and learn how to prevent them from corrupting your cloud environment.

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  Common security oversights within an AWS environment

  There's often an assumption that AWS systems can't be tested, as they're hosted in the cloud; however, this is not the case. Discover common security oversights in AWS environments. Read Now

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  To secure AWS, a human touch goes a long way

  Even with recent advancements around cloud automation, security and resiliency still require a human touch. Sharpen your skills to keep AWS disruption-free. Read Now

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  Use S3 bucket security best practices to cut off public access

  AWS users need the benefits of S3 but not the security concerns that come along with it. Follow these guidelines to prevent the threat of public access to S3 buckets. Read Now

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  Mind sensitive data during a hybrid cloud migration

  Many organizations fret over the security of sensitive data in hybrid cloud. And while that fear isn't totally irrational, there are solid options to keep your workloads safe. Read Now

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  Test your knowledge of the AWS shared responsibility model

  Do you know where AWS' security responsibility ends and yours begins? Try your hand with this quick quiz. Read Now

2Strategies to establish user access control

Access control should play a crucial part in AWS cloud security. Carefully plan and consistently adjust to ensure your organization only grants necessary credentials. To organize access control, regularly rotate keys and remove AWS security credentials as part of personnel changes. Automate identity and access management (IAM) roles, and practice other verification strategies, such as the zero-trust model, to keep hackers and breaches at bay.

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  Rotate AWS access keys to boost cloud security

  Access key rotation helps an enterprise avoid security lapses, and you can do it without disrupting your cloud environment. Follow these five steps to secure cloud access. Read Now

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  Remove AWS security credentials for outgoing employees

  Personnel changes are inevitable at an enterprise, and security teams need to revoke AWS credentials accordingly to ensure the integrity of their cloud data. Read Now

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  Zero-trust model boosts AWS infrastructure security

  Security worries slowed early cloud adoption, and while many organizations eventually migrated, they failed to lock down access. Here's one way to combat that problem. Read Now

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  Use service-linked IAM roles to simplify user permissions

  While AWS IAM enables control over a cloud environment, it can become a management nightmare. Automate part of this process via service-linked roles to free up time for other tasks. Read Now

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  Five AWS IAM best practices to bolster cloud security

  To mitigate risks and protect cloud resources, many organizations rely on AWS IAM policies. Use these five tips to learn the basic features -- and limitations -- of the service. Read Now

3How to add AWS cloud security tools to your workflow

While AWS users are responsible for their own environments, AWS offers an extensive list of security tools, each built for a specific area of protection. For example, Amazon GuardDuty is used for threat detection, while AWS Multi-Factor Authentication provides tighter identification requirements. Take a closer look at some of the top tools for AWS cloud security.

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  Quick steps to enable AWS multifactor authentication

  AWS secures the underlying infrastructure, but organizations are responsible for locking down account access and integrity. Here are a few simple ways to establish MFA on AWS. Read Now

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  Enlist AWS IoT security tools to defend your network

  The internet of things offers great promise but introduces some unique risks. Research common vulnerabilities and follow best practices to secure your AWS IoT deployment. Read Now

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  AWS Security Hub centralizes an organization's cloud security view

  AWS Security Hub consolidates an admin's sprawl of cloud assets into dashboards for better security insights. But its resource limitations may blunt its effectiveness, for now. Read Now

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  Test your AWS security tools knowledge

  AWS offers a myriad of native tools and services that enterprises can use to protect their clouds. Sharpen your knowledge of these services, and tighten up your cloud. Read Now