My AWS Rocks!

AWS Golden Jacket; Is it worth the race?

Why did I end up getting them all?

Getting all AWS certifications is not something I set out to achieve at the start. So why did I end up getting them all? This post takes a look at 6 reasons why you might want to consider before taking on the challenge.

Posted by Robin Ford on Thursday, August 17, 2023

AWS Well-Architected - Why so many get it wrong

How to become 'well-architected'.

Analysis of why organizations struggle with Well-Architected reviews - common misunderstandings, pillar misinterpretation, and enterprise architecture patterns.

Posted by Robin Ford on Friday, July 7, 2023

You put what in a public subnet‽

Why make something public vs private

Security exploration of common subnet design mistakes - why many resources shouldn't be public and better alternatives like NLBs, ALBs, and bastion hosts.

Posted by Robin Ford on Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Troubleshooting with VPC Flow Logs

How to understand VPC Flow Logs and use them to troubleshoot connectivity in AWS.

So you built and secured your VPC. But solutions are not working? How to understand VPC Flow Logs and use them to troubleshoot connectivity in AWS.

Posted by Robin Ford on Thursday, January 5, 2023

How to use NACLs and Security Groups

Where and how should you use NACLs and Security Groups to ensure you have a secure network on AWS.

Practical guide to implementing layered network security using NACLs and Security Groups in multi-tier VPC architectures and production environments.

Posted by Robin Ford on Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Network Access Control Lists vs Security Groups

What are NACLs and Security Groups? What are the differences? How do they work?

Technical comparison of Network ACLs and Security Groups - understanding stateful vs stateless processing, rule evaluation, and when to use each.

Posted by Robin Ford on Saturday, October 22, 2022

Are you 'The One'

My CloudFormation challenge for the AWS Global Certified Community code challenge.

Walkthrough of CloudFormation challenge demonstrating common infrastructure code vulnerabilities, security pitfalls, and remediation strategies.

Posted by Robin Ford on Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Why use a Transit Gateway

Transit Gateway or VPC Peering? A common question but not an easy answer. This is why I recommend Transit Gateway for anything over a POC.

Comprehensive analysis of Transit Gateway vs VPC Peering for hybrid network connectivity - comparing cost, throughput, VPN integration, and scalability.

Posted by Robin Ford on Tuesday, July 5, 2022