1.3 Respond to compromised resources and workloads. - In this episode, we explore how AWS engineers can effectively respond to compromised resources and workloads, a crucial focus for cloud security professionals. We break down the AWS Security Incident Response Guide, emphasizing structured preparation, detection, resource isolation, root cause analysis, and recovery. The discussion highlights automation of remediation using services like Lambda, Step Functions, and Systems Manager, enabling rapid isolation and mitigation of threats. We also delve into techniques for preserving forensic data, querying logs for incident validation, and protecting forensic artifacts through advanced AWS features like Object Lock and cross-account isolation. Best practices such as proactive incident response planning, use of infrastructure as code, and compliance alignment are discussed alongside practical challenges and their solutions. Ultimately, mastering these tools and workflows enhances resilience, reduces incident impact, and ensures compliance in complex AWS environments.
