Building a Security Governance Framework on AWS
Comprehensive approach to security governance including identity management, data protection, and threat detection.
Security governance on AWS requires a comprehensive approach spanning identity, data, infrastructure, and threat detection. This guide covers the framework we recommend for enterprise deployments.
Identity & Access Management
Implement a zero-trust security model where every access request is verified. Use AWS IAM for fine-grained access control, AWS SSO for centralized identity management, and MFA for all human users. Implement service-to-service authentication using IAM roles and temporary credentials.
Data Protection Strategy
Classify data by sensitivity level and apply appropriate protection measures. Use AWS KMS for encryption key management, with separate keys for different data classifications. Implement encryption in transit using TLS and encryption at rest using KMS. Use AWS Secrets Manager for managing database credentials and API keys.
Network Security
Design network architecture with security in mind. Use VPCs to isolate workloads, security groups to control traffic, and NACLs for additional network segmentation. Implement AWS WAF to protect web applications from common attacks. Use VPC Flow Logs to monitor network traffic and detect anomalies.
Threat Detection & Response
Use AWS GuardDuty for intelligent threat detection, analyzing VPC Flow Logs, CloudTrail, and DNS logs. Implement AWS Security Hub for centralized security findings. Create automated response workflows using AWS Lambda to remediate threats automatically.
Compliance & Audit
Use AWS Config to track compliance with security policies. Implement AWS Audit Manager to automate compliance evidence collection. Maintain comprehensive audit logs using CloudTrail and store them in a secure, immutable location.