

However, without applying the principles of data governance, even the most sensitive data ends up on the cloud.

Traditionally, companies have migrated to AWS because of the simplicity it promises.
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Let’s go over these techniques and best practices, tailored by our in-house security specialists, to help secure your cloud infrastructure and give the much-needed security boost that S3 buckets deserve. This article is the sequel to our popular AWS Security Logging Fundamentals - S3 Bucket Access Logging tutorial, aimed at offering quick, actionable tips to not only help prevent, but also monitor and remediate S3 bucket-related breaches. Such breaches were avoidable because AWS is designed to be highly-secure, if configured properly. Some notable S3 bucket-related breaches in the past include FedEx, Verizon, Dow Jones, and even WWE. Misconfigured S3 buckets have resulted in large-scale data breaches involving major organizations and continue to compromise data security at a staggering pace. When it comes to AWS security, S3 buckets are undeniably the most vulnerable aspect of it all. Six supercharged tips to reduce S3 bucket-related threats and ensure ‘water-tight’ cloud security
