The Confused Deputy problem is a key security risk in AWS. This post dives deep into how it manifests at service and role levels, and how to mitigate it using AWS's built-in mechanisms, including STS External IDs, for robust cross-account …
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AWS Cloud Map: Your Secret Weapon for Zero-Downtime API Upgrades (Even When Serverless!)
Are you tired of juggling inter-dependent API upgrades across departments without causing downtime? Frustrated with the hefty bills from Route 53 network calls? Or maybe you're pulling your hair out over changing API URLs in countless codebases? Enter AWS Cloud …
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Visualizing SAM/CloudFormation Templates: Moving Beyond CloudFormation Designer with AWS Application Composer
AWS has shifted gears in the way we visualize cloud infrastructure, promoting AWS Application Composer over the older CloudFormation Designer. While this brings a modern interface, there are nuances to understand, especially when working with SAM templates. Dive into this …
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