Operating system and application security
The operating system and application security are a crucial aspect in protecting your Amazon EC2 instances at the operating system and application layers. In this section, we will discuss the security best practices and strategies you can implement to fortify your instances and applications against potential cyber threats.
Operating system hardening is the process of tightening the exposure of the system to reduce its surface vulnerability. A hardened system is typically more secure than a default system as it has been configured to cease any unnecessary function, which helps to prevent possible attack vectors. In the context of Amazon EC2, operating system hardening plays a vital role in your overall security strategy.
When we practice operating system hardening in Amazon EC2, the primary focus is to enforce the principle of least privilege. This principle is based on the premise that any service or program should only be granted the...
