When working with Amazon S3, the following are the best practices:
📌 Bucket Naming:
- Choose a unique, DNS-compliant name.
- Avoid using IP addresses or uppercase characters.
📌 Access Control:
- Apply the principle of least privilege with IAM.
- Minimize public access.
📌 Encryption:
- Use Server-Side Encryption (SSE) for data at rest.
- Employ SSL/TLS for data in transit.
📌 Logging and Monitoring:
- Enable access logging and CloudWatch Metrics.
- Implement CloudTrail for API call logging.
📌 Versioning and Lifecycle:
- Enable versioning and manage object versions.
- Implement lifecycle policies for automatic data transitions.
📌 Cross-Region Replication (CRR):
- Enable CRR for redundancy and disaster recovery.
- Use AWS KMS for cross-region replication keys.
📌 MFA Delete:
- Enable MFA to require authentication for object deletion.
📌 Data Transfer Acceleration:
- Use S3 Transfer Acceleration for faster file transfers.
📌 Static Website Hosting:
- Configure bucket policies for static website hosting.
- Ensure public access only to necessary files.
📌 AWS Organizations:
- Utilize AWS Organizations for centralized account management.
📌 Compliance Standards:
- Align S3 configurations with industry compliance standards.
📌 Regular Audits:
- Conduct periodic audits for security policy alignment.
🚀 Follow for more DevOps content, tips and tricks, and Hands-On Project Implementation.
Top comments (1)
Good start