Design and Implementation of Secure Edge-to-Cloud Architectures Using AWS and Infrastructure as Code
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9416.ICAIDSCT26-102Keywords:
Edge-To-Cloud Security, Aws Architecture, Infrastructure As Code, Cloud Security, Edge Computing, Zero Trust, DevsecopsAbstract
Digital systems are currently very popular for combining edge and cloud computing. It makes it possible to see data at the edge fast, and it also uses the scalability and analytical power of centralized cloud systems. Some of the things this technology can be used for are smart infrastructure, industrial IoT, and real-time analytics. In these situations, data must be securely linked to cloud services and processed near its source. Edge-cloud settings are far more likely to be hacked than typical perimeter-based safeguards because they are not centralized. Edge-to-cloud systems are more susceptible to be hacked because they have various hardware and software architectures, inconsistent configuration management, and don't know everything about all the elements that are spread out. You could have problems like configuration drift, misconfigurations, and trouble enforcing policies if you construct your own infrastructure and apply security techniques that weren't designed to be used. The issues mentioned above make it tougher to keep security across different edge and cloud installations at the same level. This study shows how crucial Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is for making sure that edge-to-cloud systems are set up correctly and consistently, and for keeping track of what happens. With Infrastructure as Code (IaC), you may develop code that works with different versions of security, infrastructure, and policy. This makes it easier to obey the rules, makes sure that all configurations are the same, and sets up environments on their own. This article speaks about a secure edge-to-cloud architecture for AWS that incorporates Infrastructure as Code, identity and access management, network segmentation, encryption, and 24/7 monitoring. From the very beginning of the design process, safety was the most important thing. It uses AWS services to set up least-privilege access, protect data while it is being sent and stored, and find misconfigurations early in the deployment phase. The main findings show that Infrastructure as Code (IaC) architectures greatly lower security risks, make deployments more consistent, and give operators better insight into how things are running. The essay is a good example of how to use AWS to build secure, scalable edge-to-cloud systems, and it also gives useful tips on how to do it.
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