Monday Mar 24, 2025
Fortifying EC2 Instances: Beyond Default Configurations for Robust Security
Fortifying EC2 Instances: Beyond Default Configurations for Robust Security
Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) is a cornerstone of AWS’s cloud computing services, providing scalable computing power in the cloud. While the EC2 Launch Wizard simplifies instance creation, its default settings can expose security vulnerabilities. This podcast explores the risks of default configurations, highlights potential pitfalls, and provides actionable strategies for securing EC2 instances. Additionally, we’ll introduce secure_ec2, a powerful tool for enhancing EC2 provisioning security.