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Webapper, an Amazon Partner, shares tips, tricks, and news to get more out of Amazon S3 buckets. Topics include cybersecurity, cost management, and tools.

Amazon S3 Monitoring Best Practices

Effective monitoring of your Amazon S3 environment is critical for maintaining security, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance. AWS offers several monitoring tools specifically designed for S3, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for tracking and responding to potential incidents. While CloudWatch provides fundamental metrics, implementing advanced S3 monitoring strategies can significantly enhance your AWS infrastructure management capabilities.

2025-05-05T14:09:40-07:00May 5, 2025|
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Server-Side Encryption in Amazon S3

AWS administrators who manage document storage for end users know that implementing robust security measures is not just a best practice-—it's a necessity. Enter Server-Side Encryption (SSE) in Amazon S3, a powerful tool that can significantly enhance your document security posture.

2024-10-15T09:03:59-07:00October 14, 2024|
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A Guide to FTP Monitoring & Auditing for Amazon S3

Ever feel like you're trying to corral a thousand cats at once? Well, if you're managing S3 buckets with FTP access, you might relate. We're here to help you become the ultimate S3 bucket watchdog. Let's dive into the world of FTP monitoring and auditing for Amazon S3 buckets.

2024-10-18T11:09:12-07:00September 17, 2024|
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Oops, My Bucket’s Open! Common Amazon S3 Misconfigurations & How to Avoid Them

If you've ever had that sinking feeling in your stomach after realizing your Amazon S3 bucket was more open than a 24-hour convenience store, this post is for you. Don't worry, we've all been there – but let's make sure it doesn't happen again! Today, we're diving into the wild world of S3 bucket security, specifically addressing Amazon S3 misconfigurations.

2024-09-09T16:09:57-07:00September 9, 2024|
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Single Sign On (SSO) Consideration

SSO offers benefits in user experience, security, and administrative efficiency. It also presents challenges that require consideration. By addressing risks such as single points of failure, credential theft, and overprovisioning, organizations can harness the power of SSO while maintaining robust security.

2024-07-17T12:20:48-07:00July 16, 2024|
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Amazon S3 Bucket Logging

Bucket logging in Amazon S3 provides detailed records of access activities on your S3 buckets. These logs track who accessed objects, when, from where, and the outcomes of each access request. This information is vital for creating audit trails, managing compliance requirements, security monitoring, investigating security incidents, validating access controls, analyzing usage patterns, and optimizing storage strategies.

2024-03-27T14:36:03-07:00March 27, 2024|
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Identity Federation in AWS

Identity Federation in AWS involves connecting an AWS environment with an external identity provider to enable users to access AWS resources using their existing credentials from the external system. This approach avoids the need for separate AWS-specific identities for users and allows for Single Sign-On capabilities.

2024-01-24T13:00:28-08:00January 24, 2024|
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Amazon S3 vs. Dropbox

When we first entertained the idea of building CloudSee Drive, it stemmed from a business expressing frustration with Dropbox. Although Dropbox can work well in many use cases, it isn't always ideal. As an AWS Partner, we see that Amazon S3 and Dropbox have similarities as cloud storage services, but there are also many differences in their features, use cases, and architectures. We'll outline Amazon vs. Dropbox for you to help you decide what's best for your organization.

2023-11-01T12:48:16-07:00November 1, 2023|
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Benefits & Challenges of IAM Access Analyzer for Amazon S3

AWS provides a powerful tool to help with cloud security: IAM Access Analyzer. It alerts you to S3 buckets that are configured to allow access to anyone on the internet or other AWS accounts, including AWS accounts outside of your organization. IAM Access Analyzer offers both challenges and benefits that are crucial to understand.

2023-11-06T14:07:35-08:00October 19, 2023|
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