Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Endpoint

A Cloud Compute Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) endpoint is a secure and private connection that allows resources within your VPC to communicate with other services or resources outside of your VPC, such as AWS services, without traversing the public internet.

Key Aspects of Cloud Compute VPC Endpoint:

• Private Communication: Enables direct communication between VPC resources and external services.
• Enhanced Security: Traffic flows privately within the AWS network, reducing exposure to the public internet.
• Elimination of NAT Gateways: Can replace the need for a Network Address Translation (NAT) gateway for specific services.
• Access to AWS Services: Allows secure access to AWS services like S3, DynamoDB, and others.
• Service Integration: Seamlessly integrate with AWS services without public IP addresses.
• High Availability: Can be provisioned in multiple Availability Zones for fault tolerance.
• Resource Isolation: Does not require a public IP address or access via the internet gateway.
• Custom Policies: Apply fine-grained access control policies to VPC endpoints.
• Endpoint Types: Different types include Gateway Endpoints and Interface Endpoints.
• Service Resilience: Redundancy and load balancing built into Interface Endpoints.
• Secure Data Transfer: Encrypts data in transit between VPC and the accessed service.
• Network Architecture: Typically used in conjunction with a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).
• Reduced Data Transfer Costs: Eliminates the need for data transfer over the public internet.
• Logging and Monitoring: Monitor endpoint traffic and activities for security.
• Compliance: Helps meet data protection and compliance requirements.