AWS Certified Security Specialist Podcast

3.1.1 Security features on edge services (for example, AWS WAF, load balancers, Amazon Route 53, Amazon CloudFront, AWS Shield)

18 Sep 2025

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3.1.1 Security features on edge services for example, AWS WAF, load balancers, Amazon Route 53, Amazon CloudFront, AWS Shield - The AWS Security Specialty exam emphasizes securing the outermost edge of cloud environments using powerful services like AWS WAF, Elastic Load Balancers, Amazon Route 53, CloudFront, and AWS Shield. WAF offers flexible protection against web exploits such as SQL injection and XSS, allowing for custom and managed rules at the edge, while AWS Shield protects resources from DDoS attacks, with Standard coverage for common threats and Advanced tier for high-profile workloads. CloudFront, AWSs global CDN, not only speeds up content delivery but also enforces HTTPS, leverages Origin Access Control, and integrates tightly with WAF and Shield to block malicious traffic before it reaches your application. Route 53 enhances DNS security by mitigating query floods through Shield, supporting DNSSEC to prevent spoofing, and providing robust failover with automated health checks. Elastic Load Balancing distributes traffic while securing layer 4 and 7 protocols, with Application Load Balancer supporting WAF integration and industry best practices like TLS enforcement and access logs. Altogether, these integrated services form a layered, defense-in-depth architectureessential not just for passing the exam, but for deploying resilient, scalable, and secure cloud solutions in real-world AWS environments.

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AWS Certified Security Specialist Podcast

3.1.1 Security features on edge services (for example, AWS WAF, load balancers, Amazon Route 53, Amazon CloudFront, AWS Shield)

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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