Cloud security isn't a feature you add later—it's the foundation of every successful AWS deployment. Over the years, I've seen organizations invest heavily in cloud infrastructure while overlooking basic security controls that could have prevented costly incidents.
Whether you're deploying a small application or managing an enterprise-scale environment, these ten practices should be part of your AWS security baseline.
1. Never Use the Root Account for Daily Work
The AWS root account has unrestricted access to your entire environment. Use it only for tasks that specifically require root privileges.
Best Practices
