This guide identifies seven common AWS security misconfigurations and their fixes. The numbered layout includes issues like using the root account for daily access, storing long-lived credentials, overly permissive IAM policies, lack of logging, unencrypted data, publicly exposed resources, and use of unauthorized services. It recommends solutions such as least-privilege IAM policies, key rotation, enabling CloudTrail and monitoring tools, encrypting data with AWS KMS, and restricting access via security groups. The key takeaway is that most cloud security risks stem from misconfigurations, and applying best practices around access control, monitoring, and encryption significantly reduces exposure.

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