CHAPTER 1

Introduction to AWS Security

In this chapter, you will learn about

•   The five pillars of the Well-Architected Framework

•   The Security pillar of the Well-Architected Framework and its design principles

•   The AWS Shared Responsibility Model

An architectural framework is a set of principles, practices, processes, and requirements you need to follow when building your environment. When building in AWS, each decision will have its pros and cons. Using a framework will allow you to utilize architectural best practices so you can design reliable, secure, efficient, and cost-effective systems in AWS. To assist you in this process, AWS has designed the AWS Well-Architected Framework. This framework consists of some foundational questions ...

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