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Ultimate AWS Security Cheat Sheet Bundle

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After reading this cheat-sheet bundle, you’ll be able to:

  • Apply defense-in-depth tactics across every AWS layer—from IAM and network to data and pipeline security.

  • Spot misconfigurations fast with unified visibility guidance for EC2, S3, VPCs, CI/CD, and more.

  • Automate compliance and remediation workflows so security keeps pace with cloud-native speed.

Key Takeaways
  • One size never fits all Each AWS service (compute, storage, identity, pipelines) carries unique risks that demand purpose-built controls.
  • Visibility powers prioritization Consistent logging, tagging, and context let you focus on the threats that actually matter.
  • Automation is non-negotiable Integrating scanners, Config rules, and Lambda remediations is the only way to secure cloud scale without slowing teams down.

Is this bundle for me?

This bundle is designed for:

  • Cloud security and DevOps engineers managing multi-service AWS estates

  • Architects tasked with standardizing guardrails across accounts and regions

  • GRC professionals aligning AWS operations with frameworks like CIS, NIST, and ISO

What's included?

To ensure you're always protected, we've curated our top three AWS security resources into one invaluable bundle. 

AWS Security Best Practices Cheat Sheet 

  • Visibility and monitoring 

  • Data security and compliance 

  • Advanced threat protection 

  • Risk management and visualization 

S3 Security Best Practices Cheat Sheet 

  • Access control 

  • Data durability 

  • Storage visibility 

  • Data loss prevention 

AWS Security Group Best Practices Cheat Sheet 

  • Traffic management 

  • Advanced monitoring 

  • Automation and scalability 

  • Security enhancements