Implement Advanced Encryption for Data at Rest Using AWS KMS

EXPERT
120 minutes
5 tasks

This lab challenges you to design and implement an advanced data encryption solution for data at rest using AWS KMS and related services. You will explore various encryption techniques and configurations to ensure the security of sensitive data stored within AWS. Throughout the lab, you will create a robust encryption strategy, implement resource-based policies to ensure data integrity, and experiment with lifecycle management for secure data retention. By the end of this atelier, you will have implemented a secure, efficient, and cost-effective encryption solution in a realistic business scenario.

Scenario

A healthcare company, HealthSecure Corp, needs to secure sensitive patient data stored in AWS. The data, primarily stored in Amazon S3, must be encrypted using AWS KMS. The company also requires resource-based policies to control access and ensure data integrity. There are strict regulations on data retention, and HealthSecure Corp needs to implement lifecycle management for compliance.

Learning Objectives

  • Design an advanced encryption strategy using AWS KMS
  • Implement encryption for data at rest in Amazon S3, RDS, and EBS
  • Configure resource-based policies to ensure data access control
  • Implement data lifecycle management for regulatory compliance

tasks (5)

task 1: Create KMS Keys for Data Encryption

30 min

task 2: Implement S3 Bucket Encryption

25 min

task 3: Configure RDS with Encryption and Access Policies

30 min

task 4: Establish Data Lifecycle Management Policies

20 min

task 5: Securely Manage Secrets Using AWS Secrets Manager

25 min

Prerequisites

  • Understanding of AWS KMS and basic key management practices
  • Basic knowledge of Amazon S3 and RDS services
  • Familiarity with IAM roles and policies for resource access control
  • General understanding of data lifecycle and compliance requirements

Skills Tested

Designing secure data encryption solutions using AWS KMSImplementing and managing secure data storage on Amazon S3 with encryptionConfiguring IAM roles for secure database accessManaging data lifecycle policies to comply with regulatory requirementsSecurely managing secrets and implementing automatic rotation with AWS Secrets Manager