Security Groups

Cloud compute security groups are virtual firewalls that control inbound and outbound traffic to and from compute resources, such as virtual machines, within a cloud environment.

Key Aspects of Cloud Compute Security Groups:

• Inbound Traffic Rules: Define rules to allow or deny incoming traffic based on protocols, ports, and sources.
• Outbound Traffic Rules: Control outbound communication from compute resources.
• Stateful Filtering: Automatically allow response traffic for allowed inbound traffic.
• Port-Based Filtering: Specify allowed ports for communication.
• Protocol Filtering: Control traffic based on communication protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP).
• IP Address Whitelisting and Blacklisting: Permit or block traffic from specific IP addresses or ranges.
• Application-Specific Rules: Customize rules for specific applications or services.
• Tiered Security: Implement multiple security groups with varying levels of access.
• Dynamic Rule Updates: Modify security group rules as needed without disrupting resources.
• Role-Based Access: Assign security groups based on user roles or responsibilities.
• Logging and Monitoring: Monitor security group activity and violations.
• Zero Trust Networking: Default to deny all traffic and explicitly allow required traffic.
• Integration with IAM: Associate security groups with specific users or roles.
• Compliance: Ensure security groups align with regulatory and security requirements.