3.3 Design and implement security controls for compute workloads. - In this episode, we dive into key strategies for designing and implementing security controls for AWS compute workloads, a core focus of the AWS Certified Security - Specialty SCS-C02 exam. We cover the lifecycle of securing EC2 instances through best practices in provisioning, hardening, patch management, and automation, highlighting tools like EC2 Image Builder and Systems Manager. The importance of fine-grained permission management using IAM instance and service roles is explained, ensuring least-privilege principles and dynamic credential usage across various AWS services and containerized environments. We also explore vulnerability scanning and continuous assessment using Amazon Inspector and ECR image scans, along with best practices for centralized findings and automated remediation. Listeners will gain practical insights on host-based security, including firewalls, endpoint protections, and compliance tracking, as well as secure methods for managing and injecting secrets into workloads. By the end, youll understand how to orchestrate holistic, scalable, and automated security controls in AWS, aligning with industry standards and operational efficiency.
