AWS

Definition

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive cloud computing platform provided by Amazon, offering a wide range of services including computing power, storage options, and networking capabilities. It enables organizations to deploy and manage applications and infrastructure in a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective manner. AWS provides a variety of security features and compliance certifications to help protect data and applications in the cloud.

Secure Settings Example

{
  "Version": "2012-10-17",
  "Statement": [
    {
      "Effect": "Deny",
      "Action": "*",
      "Resource": "*",
      "Condition": {
        "Bool": {
          "aws:SecureTransport": "false"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

This IAM policy ensures that all AWS API requests are made over HTTPS, enhancing data security by preventing unencrypted data transmission.

Insecure Settings Example

{
  "Version": "2012-10-17",
  "Statement": [
    {
      "Effect": "Allow",
      "Action": "*",
      "Resource": "*"
    }
  ]
}

This IAM policy grants full access to all AWS services and resources, which is a common misconfiguration that can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches.