Summary
In this chapter, we embarked on a comprehensive journey into the realm of data protection within AWS. This chapter commenced with an exploration of AWS encryption mechanisms, shedding light on the platform’s approach to safeguarding data both at rest and in transit. The narrative then transitioned to the pivotal topic of managing cryptographic keys. Here, we gained insights into AWS KMS, with a deep dive into KMS, including the types of keys it manages, their life cycles, policies, and integration with CloudHSM. As we ventured further, the focus shifted to data protection across key AWS services. From S3 buckets to EBS volumes, EFS filesystems, RDS databases, and DynamoDB tables, we learned about the best practices for backup, encryption, access control, and more.
As we transition to the next chapter, we will expand our focus to the vast array of AWS security services, providing an overview of the tools and technologies available to build a robust, enterprise-grade...
