Hardening EC2 Instances for AWS Security: A Practical Guide

This guide delves into the technical aspects of hardening EC2 instances, covering topics from instance selection to monitoring and automation, aligning with AWS’s security recommendations.

May 29, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Javier Pulido

AWS Incident Response Playbook Template

A downloadable AWS incident response playbook for small teams, including isolation workflows, evidence handling, and post-incident reporting guidance.

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Javier Pulido

Incident Response in AWS: A Playbook for Small Security Teams

Learn how to run an effective incident response process in AWS using automation and forensic best practices — without needing a separate IR account.

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Javier Pulido

How I Passed the AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam in 2025

My real-world journey passing the AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) exam. Study strategies, mistakes, resources, and tips for future candidates.

April 28, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Javier Pulido

Building Least-Privilege IAM Roles with IAM Access Analyzer

Use IAM Access Analyzer to build least-privilege IAM roles in AWS — includes policy generation from CloudTrail, Terraform integration, and AWS best practices.

April 21, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Javier Pulido