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Securing Backend Integrations with AWS API Gateway Client Certificates
Overview In a modern AWS architecture, the API Gateway often serves as the primary entry point for applications, managing traffic, enforcing security policies, and handling authorization. However, a significant security and cost governance gap can emerge in the connection between the gateway and its backend services, such as applications running on Amazon EC2, services behind […]
Securing AWS API Gateway: A Guide to Method Authorization
Overview In a cloud-native architecture, APIs are the gateways to your applications and data. AWS API Gateway provides a managed service to create, publish, and secure these critical entry points. However, a common and dangerous misconfiguration is leaving API methods without any form of authorization. This effectively creates an open door, allowing any anonymous user […]
Managing AWS Certificate Expiration: A FinOps Guide to Proactive Renewal
Overview In the AWS ecosystem, the integrity of digital trust hinges on valid SSL/TLS certificates. AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) simplifies the provisioning and management of these certificates, but its automation has limits. An expired certificate is not a minor technical issue; it’s a critical failure that can trigger service outages, erode customer trust, and expose […]
Proactive Certificate Management: Preventing Outages from AWS ACM Expiration
Overview In modern cloud architecture, SSL/TLS certificates are the foundation of digital trust, encrypting data in transit and verifying the identity of your applications. In Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) is the central service designed to simplify the provisioning and management of these critical assets. While ACM automates the renewal process for […]
Securing Your APIs: A FinOps Guide to AWS API Gateway Logging
Overview In modern cloud architectures, APIs are the connective tissue, handling critical data exchange between services. AWS API Gateway is a cornerstone service that enables developers to create, publish, and secure APIs at scale. However, simply deploying an API is not enough; without visibility into who is accessing it and how, you create significant security […]