This diagram flips that emphasis to show security wherever possible, and keeps the application and data tiers as simple as necessary to show security features meaningfully. The AWS SRA contains all AWS security-related services available at the time of publication.

This Guidance shows how to build a strong application security capability on AWS. Application security helps you address application-level threats, like unauthorized access and privilege escalation.

Aug 17, 2024 · In this essay, we’ll look at the essentials of API security, focusing on common security patterns, AWS tools, and the architecture necessary to protect APIs while maintaining user trust. What is...

Apr 8, 2025 · Centralized management at the ALB level allows organizations to uniformly apply the same security standard across applications, and streamlining security operations making sure of consistent protection. This configuration can prevent the exposure of server info such as “awselb/2.0” in responses, offering an added layer of security:

Feb 3, 2025 · Looking to build efficient, scalable, and secure applications on AWS? Start with a multi-tier architecture. This approach divides your application into three layers - Presentation, Logic, and Data - each with specific AWS services designed for optimal performance.

Feb 25, 2025 · Apply to all layers (for example, edge of network, VPC, load balancing, every instance and compute service, operating system, application, and code). Automate security best practices: Automated software-based security mechanisms improve your ability to securely scale more rapidly and cost-effectively. Create secure architectures, including the ...

Sep 5, 2024 · The architecture diagram visually explains how AWS resources interconnect for high availability, scalability, and security, covering essential topics such as public/private subnets, load...

Apr 19, 2024 · When it comes to data security and cryptography on AWS, some key best practices include: Implementing encryption at rest and in transit using AWS services like AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and AWS Certificate Manager. Regularly rotating encryption keys and following the principle of least privilege for access to encrypted data and key material.

May 28, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explore how to secure your APIs using AWS API Gateway and WAF, leveraging the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) with TypeScript. We’ll walk through the process of setting...

This article focuses on the core principles of the three-tier web application architecture pattern on AWS, including availability zones, load balancers, route tables, gateways, autoscaling groups, and databases.