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Configure Secure Object Storage with Amazon S3

In this lab, you will secure Amazon S3 object storage for an application team by configuring a bucket with appropriate security and access controls. You will first create S3 bucket. You will then configure permissions that allow intended users to access the bucket while preventing unauthorized or unintended access and then enable encryption and block public access. By the end of this lab, you will have an S3 bucket that allows legitimate object operations for authorized users while blocking public access, enforcing encryption at rest, and maintain the expected security posture.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Aug 26, 2026
Duration
45m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Configure secure S3 object storage

    Configure an S3 bucket with security controls appropriate for storing application data.

  2. Challenge

    Implement controlled access to S3 resources
    • Configure IAM permissions to allow intended users to access bucket contents.
    • Configure bucket policy that prevents unintended public access while supporting the required access scenario.
  3. Challenge

    Validate S3 security and data protection

    Assess the bucket's access behavior and verify object protection, encryption status, and baseline bucket security controls.

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