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