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Secure your AWS Infrastructure with IAM and VPC

INTERMEDIATE
80 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you will learn how to build a secure AWS environment using IAM for managing user access, and VPC for network isolation. You'll create IAM roles with policies that adhere to the principle of least privilege, and construct a VPC architecture that includes both public and private subnets. This hands-on experience directly incorporates AWS security best practices and prepares you for real-world application.

Scenario

You are a cloud architect for a financial services company that needs to secure its AWS cloud resources. The company must comply with strict regulatory standards requiring isolated network environments and restricted access to sensitive data. Your task is to design a secure AWS architecture that includes network isolation and fine-grained access control without exceeding a budget of $10 per month.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn to apply IAM policies for principle of least privilege.
  • Design a VPC architecture with both public and private subnets.
  • Implement network security using security groups and NACLs.

tasks (5)

task 1: Create IAM Roles and Policies

20 min

task 2: Design and Configure a VPC

25 min

task 3: Implement Security Group and Network ACLs

20 min

task 4: Deploy EC2 Instances with Proper Security

15 min

task 5: Configure S3 Bucket with Access Control and Encryption

20 min

Prerequisites

  • •Basic understanding of AWS IAM and its components.
  • •Familiarity with Amazon VPC and networking concepts.
  • •General knowledge of AWS EC2 instances and security practices.
  • •Understanding of S3 bucket policies and configurations.

Skills Tested

Apply IAM policies for principle of least privilege.Design and implement a VPC architecture with subnets and routing.Configure security groups and network ACLs for controlling access.Deploy secure EC2 instances in a VPC.Configure S3 bucket for access control and encryption.

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