This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Amazon Web Services (AWS) security, exploring various aspects of the platform's vulnerabilities and the cyberattacks it faces. It begins with an introduction to AWS, defining its role in cloud computing and its significance in modern business. The report then delves into AWS compute services, including Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Light Sail, Elastic Beanstalk, EKS process, and AWS Lambda, outlining their functionalities and importance. A significant portion of the report is dedicated to detailing the different types of attacks that target AWS, such as denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, IAM access issues, loose security group policies, misconfigurations, malware, phishing, and insider threats. Each attack type is explained, including how they occur and their potential impacts. The report also covers prevention methods and techniques to mitigate these risks. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and emphasizing the importance of robust security measures in the context of AWS. The report is contributed by a student to be published on the website Desklib.
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