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Milestone 1 ‐ Research and Project Site

Milestone 2 ‐ System Design

Milestone 3 ‐ System Implementation

Milestone 4 ‐ Cloud Security Solution

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Project Summary:

This project focuses on automating security functions in a cloud environment using AWS services, including Lambda, SNS, EC2, and VPCs. The primary objective is to monitor and respond to login attempts in real-time by sending notifications to an administrator's email address. The project demonstrates how to integrate various AWS services to enhance security in a cloud-based infrastructure.

Key Features:

• Automated Login Monitoring: AWS Lambda functions are used to automatically send notifications upon successful or failed login attempts, providing real-time monitoring of access to the system.
• Rate Limiting: Apache’s mod_ratelimit module is configured to prevent brute-force attacks by controlling the rate of incoming login requests.
• Secure Environment Setup: The project includes the creation and configuration of secure VPCs, subnets, EC2 instances, and IAM roles to ensure a secure cloud environment.

Project Goals:

• Implement automated security measures in a cloud environment.
• Provide real-time notifications for login attempts.
• Enhance security by preventing unauthorized access and brute-force attacks.

Technologies Used:

• AWS Lambda: For executing functions that handle login notifications.
• AWS SNS: For sending email notifications upon login attempts.
• EC2 and VPC: For setting up a secure cloud infrastructure.
• Apache: For configuring and managing rate limiting.

For detailed documentation on the project's implementation, challenges faced, and the final outcome, please refer to Milestone 4