Top AWS Security Risks & Prevention

AWS provides a secure foundation for its services, but customers must take responsibility for securing everything that interacts with the cloud instance, including data, containers, internal users, etc., under the shared responsibility model. The top 10 AWS security risks include insecure S3 buckets, IAM permissions, and lack of cloud security visibility, among others, which can be prevented by implementing best practices such as strong access control measures, data security measures, secure application code, and establishing a Risk Management Framework and Policies. Snyk provides comprehensive security solutions for both applications and cloud environments, including AWS, to help organizations strengthen their cloud security posture.