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Angelo Alberto Santos
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Managing Private EC2 Instances Without Opening Port 22 Using AWS Systems Manager Session Manager

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Luis Cruz

The approach of using AWS Systems Manager Session Manager to manage private EC2 instances without exposing port 22 is a clever solution to enhance security while maintaining accessibility. This method not only mitigates the risk of SSH attacks but also streamlines the management of multiple instances without the overhead of managing SSH keys. One practical consideration could be implementing fine-grained IAM roles for different user access, ensuring that each user has the least privilege necessary for their operations. If you're looking for help to further optimize this setup or explore integrations with other services, I’d be glad to discuss a paid collaboration. What additional security measures are you considering to complement this approach?