Security Ramp-Up
Unlock the power of AWS Cloud Security effortlessly!
Whether you're new to AWS or seeking a deeper understanding, join us as we break down barriers and simplify the journey to mastery. Elevate your skills with our team of experts in a fun and entertaining me.
Our show is tailored for those embarking on the AWS security journey, addressing the common challenge of complexity and being overwhelmed. Drawing on our experience as AWS security engineers, we create a safe and practical learning environment. Our series focuses on real-life experiences with hands-on activities, ensuring viewers gain relevant skills applicable to various AWS deployments. By demystifying AWS security, we aim to empower individuals to confidently navigate and contribute to the field. Join us for an accessible and comprehensive introduction to AWS security, exploring the rewards and challenges of a career in this dynamic field.
Hosts and regular guests of the show
- Ben Fletcher, AWS CIRT @ AWS
- Matthew Pye, Senior Ops Manager @ AWS
- Venkatakrishnan G K, Security Engineer @ AWS
- Ciarán Carragher, Senior Security SA @ AWS
- Louise Fox, Senior TAM @ AWS
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas, reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at: awstwitch-saferoom@amazon.com
Schedule
Come learn live with us! We stream every other Thursday at 11am GMT.
Next Episode
| Episode | Name | Date | Host | Guest | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S02E14 | Security benefits of an AWS organization - Part 2 (SCPs) | 2024-07-11 | Ben Fletcher | Venkatakrishnan G K | Coming soon! |
| S02E13 | Security benefits of an AWS organization - Part 1 (The design) | 2024-06-27 | Ben Fletcher | Matthew Pye | Coming soon! |
| S02E12 | Querying CloudTrail Logs with Amazon Athena | 2024-06-13 | Matthew Pye | Venkatakrishnan G K | Coming soon! |
| S02E11 | Security mechanisms for GenAI chatbots | 2024-05-30 | Ben Fletcher | Louise Fox | Coming soon! |
Completed Episodes
SEASON 02
| Episode | Name | Date | Host | Guest | Link to video and show notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S02E10 | Hiding secrets using secrets manager | 2024-05-16 | Ben Fletcher | Venkatakrishnan G K | Watch here |
| S02E09 | Vulnerability scanning using Inspector | 2024-05-02 | Ben Fletcher | Mehak Mann & Steve de Vera | Watch here |
| S02E08 | Creating a canary | 2024-04-28 | Ben Fletcher | Venkatakrishnan G K & Hammad Jawaid | Watch here |
| S02E07 | Using roles with identity center | 2024-04-04 | Ben Fletcher | Ciarán Carragher | Watch here |
| S02E06 | Securing EC2 Instances - Part 2 | 2024-03-21 | Ben Fletcher | Tanuj Prajapati | Watch here |
| S02E05 | Securing EC2 Instances - Part 1 | 2024-03-07 | Ben Fletcher | Clodagh Brady & Matthew Pye | Watch here |
| S02E04 | Transforming Cyber Defense with GenAI | 2024-02-22 | Ben Fletcher | Louise Fox & Mehak Mann | Watch here |
| S02E03 | Security audit using Prowler | 2024-02-08 | Ben Fletcher | Tanuj Prajapati | Watch here |
| S02E02 | Lost credentials | 2024-01-25 | Ben Fletcher | Matthew Pye | Watch here |
| S02E01 | Welcome to Season 2 | 2024-01-11 | Ben Fletcher | Venkatakrishnan G K | Watch here |
SEASON 01
Check out Season 01 where our team explored the concept of a Start-Up and where to apply AWS Security Best Practices.
| Episode | Name | Date | Host | Guest | Link to video and show notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S01E20 | Look back to look forward | 2023-12-21 | Ben Fletcher | Matthew Pye & Venkatakrishnan G K & Ciarán Carragher & Clodagh Brady | Watch here |
| S01E19 | Learning AWS Incident Response | 2023-12-07 | Ben Fletcher | Venkatakrishnan G K | Watch here |
| S01E18 | Threat Modelling | 2023-11-23 | Ben Fletcher | Louise Fox & Matthew Pye | Watch here |
| S01E17 | AWS Startup Security Baseline (AWS SSB) - Part 2 | 2023-11-09 | Ben Fletcher | Louise Fox | Watch here |
| S01E16 | AWS Startup Security Baseline (AWS SSB) - Part 1 | 2023-10-26 | Ben Fletcher | Louise Fox | Watch here |
| S01E15 | Using EventBridge to create a root alarm | 2023-10-12 | Ben Fletcher | Clodagh Brady | Watch here |
| S01E14 | Amazon GuardDuty | 2023-09-28 | Ben Fletcher | Matthew Pye & Venkatakrishnan G K | Watch here |
| S01E13 | Detecting unexpected billing costs | 2023-09-14 | Ben Fletcher | Matt Gurr | Watch here |
| S01E12 | Who is looking after my Dragons | 2023-08-24 | Ben Fletcher | Matthew Pye | Watch here |
| S01E11 | Wall of fire | 2023-08-10 | Ben Fletcher | Ciarán Carragher | Watch here |
| S01E10 | Extra protection in your environment | 2023-07-27 | Ben Fletcher | Ciarán Carragher | Watch here |
| S01E09 | IAM Learning | 2023-07-13 | Ben Fletcher | Matt Gurr | Watch here |
| S01E08 | The Dragon Lair | 2023-06-22 | Ben Fletcher | Venkatakrishnan G K | Watch here |
| S01E07 | I see a VPC | 2023-06-08 | Ben Fletcher | Matthew Pye | Watch here |
| S01E06 | IAM bringing it all together | 2023-05-25 | Ben Fletcher | Matthew Pye | Watch here |
| S01E05 | IAM Growing | 2023-05-15 | Ben Fletcher | Ciarán Carragher | Watch here |
| S01E04 | IAM Learning | 2023-04-13 | Matthew Pye | Venkatakrishnan G K | Watch here |
| S01E03 | IAM Happy | 2023-03-23 | Ben Fletcher | Matthew Pye | Watch here |
| S01E02 | Root, both friend and foe | 2023-03-09 | Ben Fletcher | Ciarán Carragher | Watch here |
| S01E01 | Introduction to the Series | 2023-02-23 | Ben Fletcher | Louise Fox | Watch here |