Data encryption

In this section, we will discuss another key topic of Amazon EC2 – data encryption. Here, we will explore topics that are specific to protecting and safeguarding data within the EC2 environment while covering two fundamental aspects:

• Data at rest encryption for EBS volumes and snapshots
• Data in transit encryption with TLS/SSL and key management with AWS KMS

Let’s dive in and explore how data encryption practices contribute to creating a well-rounded secure EC2 environment.

Data at rest encryption for EBS volumes and snapshots

Encryption at rest plays a crucial role in protecting your data’s confidentiality and integrity. In the context of Amazon EC2, this often involves leveraging data at rest encryption for EBS volumes and snapshots. Amazon EBS offers the ability to encrypt the data at rest seamlessly and also employs robust standards to secure the data at both the volume and snapshot levels. Encryption in EBS uses keys...