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AWS Security Cookbook
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AWS Security Cookbook

by Heartin Kanikathottu
February 2020
Intermediate to advanced
440 pages
13h 51m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

The 'AWS Security Cookbook' provides actionable recipes and practical solutions to address common security concerns when working with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Through this book, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of creating secure deployments, setting up effective monitoring, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What this Book will help me do

  • Implement robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies to secure user and role access.
  • Leverage AWS services like CloudWatch, Config, and GuardDuty for comprehensive monitoring and auditing.
  • Understand compliance requirements and apply services such as Macie to meet industry standards.
  • Secure application deployments using best practices for encryption and data protection.
  • Enhance security posture using advanced tools like KMS, CloudHSM, and Security Hub.

Author(s)

Heartin Kanikathottu is an experienced cloud security professional who specializes in AWS and building secure infrastructures. With extensive hands-on knowledge and a passion for sharing expertise, Heartin's writing style simplifies complex technical topics, providing practical solutions. His dedication to empowering readers to master AWS security makes this book a valuable resource.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for IT security professionals, cloud architects, and developers interested in mastering AWS security practices. Readers who are familiar with AWS services and seek to secure their infrastructure while preparing for AWS certifications will benefit greatly. If you're addressing compliance challenges or enhancing monitoring and defense capabilities, this book is designed for you.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781838826253