Summary
In this chapter, we explored the importance of security in infrastructure and how to build secure infrastructure in AWS using Terraform. We discussed the basic principles of infrastructure security, types of security measures for infrastructure, and the role of governance in infrastructure security.
We also covered best practices for governing security in AWS, including AWS security services and features, security compliance and certifications, security governance frameworks, monitoring and logging for security, and incident response for security.
Additionally, we explored best practices for building secure infrastructure in Terraform, including implementing least privilege using IAM policies, creating secure network architectures, automating compliance checks, securely managing secrets, and managing Terraform state.
Then, we delved into the security benefits of using Terraform, best practices for using Terraform securely, and common security risks with Terraform and...
