Securing EC2 instances is crucial for protecting cloud applications. Key security best practices include:
- Use IAM Roles – Assign permissions to instances instead of embedding credentials.
- Enable Security Groups – Restrict inbound and outbound traffic using firewall rules.
- Keep Instances Updated – Regularly update OS and software to patch vulnerabilities.
- Encrypt Data – Use AWS Key Management Service (KMS) for disk and data encryption.
- Monitor with AWS CloudWatch & GuardDuty – Detect and respond to security threats.
Following these security practices ensures a secure and compliant cloud environment.