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Implementing Secure Multi-tier Architecture on AWS

INTERMEDIATE
85 minutes
5 tasks

This lab provides hands-on experience in building a multi-tier architecture with enhanced security controls using AWS services. You will configure an architecture that includes a web tier, application tier, and a database tier, each in separate subnets for isolation and security. The lab focusses on implementing best practices for securing data at rest and in transit, using IAM for access control and VPC for network segmentation. These skills are critical for architects aiming to maximize security and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Scenario

A healthcare company needs to secure its patient management application hosted on AWS following a multi-tier architecture. The application requires strict data access controls, encryption for sensitive information, and compliance with HIPAA regulations. The company has a budget constraint of no more than $12 for monthly cloud expenses per customer region, and expects an availability SLA of 99.9%.

Learning Objectives

  • Design a multi-tier application with web, app, and database layers on AWS.
  • Implement access control using IAM and secure network communications.
  • Apply data encryption at rest and in transit to ensure compliance.

tasks (5)

task 1: Set Up a VPC with Segregated Subnets

25 min

task 2: Configure IAM Roles for Access Control

20 min

task 3: Deploy Database Tier on RDS with Encryption

25 min

task 4: Encrypt Network Traffic Between Tiers

20 min

task 5: Implement Secure Data Access Policies

25 min

Prerequisites

  • •Understanding of AWS VPC and networking concepts.
  • •Basic knowledge of IAM roles and policies.
  • •Familiarity with RDS services and encryption settings.
  • •Understanding of ACM and TLS/SSL concepts.

Skills Tested

Design multi-tier VPC architectures with subnets and routing.Implement IAM roles for fine-grained access control.Deploy RDS instances with encryption and automated backups.Use ACM for securing network connections with TLS.Define and enforce secure data access policies for databases.

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