What you'll learn

Addressing the challenge of managing and securing internet access in Amazon VPC environments to meet organizational security and compliance requirements is essential. In this episode, The Forecast: VPC Public Access, you’ll learn to implement centralized internet access controls for your VPCs to enhance security and streamline management. First, you’ll explore the fundamentals of Amazon VPC Block Public Access, including its role in securing your cloud environment. Next, you’ll discover how to configure and manage exclusions to allow necessary bidirectional or egress-only internet access without compromising security. Finally, you’ll learn how to monitor and analyze network traffic patterns using tools like Network Access Analyzer and VPC flow logs to ensure compliance and optimize configurations. When you’re finished with this episode, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Amazon VPC Block Public Access needed to secure your cloud infrastructure, maintain compliance, and confidently manage internet access at scale.