Cloud Security Sandbox
Welcome to the Cloud Security Sandbox, an interactive environment where you can practice implementing security controls for cloud environments. This simulation provides hands-on experience with cloud security configurations, identity and access management, security monitoring, and incident response.
Scenario: Secure Your Cloud Environment
You've been hired as a cloud security specialist at a growing fintech company. The organization is migrating critical applications to the cloud and needs to ensure their environment is secure. Your task is to configure security controls, implement proper access management, set up monitoring, and respond to simulated security incidents.
Objectives:
- Configure identity and access management using least privilege principles
- Set up security groups and network access controls
- Implement monitoring and logging solutions
- Respond to simulated security incidents
- Secure cloud storage resources according to best practices
Identity & Access Management Configuration
Configure user access following the principle of least privilege. Users should only have access to resources necessary for their job functions.
IAM Security Score
Network Security Controls
Configure security groups to control the inbound and outbound traffic to your cloud resources. Follow the principle of allowing only necessary traffic.
Web Application Security Group
- Allow HTTP (Port 80) from Any
Database Security Group
- Allow MySQL (Port 3306) from Web App Security Group
Admin Access Security Group
- Allow SSH (Port 22) from Corporate IP Range
Network Security Score
Monitoring & Logging Configuration
Set up comprehensive logging and monitoring to detect security events and enable prompt response to potential threats.
Log Collection
Alert Configuration
Log Retention
Monitoring & Logging Score
Incident Response Simulation
Practice responding to cloud security incidents. Review alerts, analyze the situation, and take appropriate remediation actions.
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Suspicious API Calls from Unrecognized IP
Multiple high-privilege API calls detected from an IP address outside your organization's range. Possible unauthorized access to IAM credentials.
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Security Group Modified
Database security group was modified to allow access from 0.0.0.0/0 (any IP). This exposes your database to potential unauthorized access from the internet.
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Unusual S3 Bucket Activity
Unusual number of file downloads detected from customer-data bucket. Volume is 5x higher than normal daily average.
Incident Response Score
Cloud Storage Security
Configure security controls for cloud storage services to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.
Encryption Settings
Access Controls
Data Classification
Storage Security Score
Learning Resources
Cloud Security Best Practices
Learn the industry-standard best practices for securing cloud environments according to the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
Read MoreIdentity & Access Management Guide
Comprehensive guide to implementing effective IAM policies using the principle of least privilege.
Read MoreCloud Incident Response Playbook
Step-by-step playbooks for responding to common cloud security incidents efficiently and effectively.
Read More