1.1.2 Cloud incidents - In this episode, we dive into the essential topic of cloud incidents as covered by the AWS Certified Security Specialty SCS-C02 Exam Guide. Cloud incidents in AWS involve unauthorized access, data breaches, denial-of-service attacks, malware, configuration drift, and insider threats, all of which can compromise the security and availability of cloud resources. Unlike traditional on-premises incidents, cloud incidents are shaped by AWSs shared responsibility model, highly dynamic infrastructure, and reliance on automation, making effective detection and response uniquely challenging. The potential impacts include data loss, service disruption, financial costs, reputational damage, and compliance issuesrequiring a robust response plan. We explore concrete examples, such as handling public S3 bucket exposures or mitigating crypto-mining on EC2, and highlight how AWS services like GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Lambda enable thorough incident detection, containment, eradication, and recovery. Key best practices include proactive monitoring, enforcing least privilege, automating responses, regularly testing incident playbooks, and ensuring forensic readiness. Ultimately, preparing an AWS-specific incident response plan is critical, leveraging cloud-native tools, proactive processes, and the power of automation to swiftly address and mitigate security events in the cloud.
