Hi! I'm Tanishka Marrott! I write on Cloud Architecture, Security & System Design. Follow for practical insights + real-life scenarios on scaling cloud systems, improving security, and automation tips
Cost control in AWS is critical, especially when handling multiple resources across dynamic environments. Here, I'll show you how to build a Lambda function that tracks cumulative costs in real-time, then triggers a cleanup if a budget threshold (lik...
As an architect, ensuring the smooth functioning of your cloud infrastructure while maintaining compliance and security is paramount. AWS Config is one of those hidden gems that can help you achieve this, not just through monitoring and reporting but...
Containerized environments have taken over modern infrastructure, but with great convenience comes even greater security risks. Let’s face it, securing containers isn’t optional—it’s mandatory. And if you’re still deploying containers without giving ...
Containers offer flexibility and efficiency, but they also need robust security. That’s where AppArmor and SELinux come in, adding essential layers of control. Let’s dive into these two security modules and see how they help protect containers. Plus,...
Optimize security while automating image creation with AWS tools. In AWS, golden image hardening is a crucial step for standardizing environments, enforcing security and ensuring compliance. But creating and maintaining these images manually is time...
In environments like ours, it’s crucial to strike a balance between DevOps flexibility and tight security controls. Imagine a scenario where DevOps members can create admin roles for team members—but, we need to ensure that these admins cannot furthe...
Git is your version control system. It tracks changes, stores code, and gives you that sweet rollback freedom. But let’s face it—committing secrets (like AWS access keys) can be a major headache. One slip-up and your keys are exposed, putting your wh...
When it comes to managing backups in a dynamic, cloud-based enterprise, AWS Organization-wide Backup Policies offer a scalable and cost-effective solution to ensure data redundancy, business continuity, and compliance. As enterprises grow and diversi...
When managing Service Control Policies (SCPs) in production-level, mission-critical AWS environments, it's vital to ensure that policy changes don't inadvertently disrupt workflows or lock your teams out of critical systems. To achieve this, integrat...
