CloudFront Foundational Security Benchmark

CloudFront for AWS Foundational Security Best Practices is a comprehensive benchmark focused on strengthening the security of web applications and content delivery using Amazon Web Services' CloudFront CDN service.

One key aspect emphasized by this benchmark is the effective use of HTTPS to encrypt communication between clients and CloudFront, ensuring secure transmission of sensitive data.

Another critical area covered is the configuration of OAI to authenticate and authorize requests to the origin server, preventing unauthorized access and enhancing security measures.

The benchmark recommends implementing access restrictions based on specific IP addresses or ranges to allow only authorized users or networks to access content and mitigate the risk of malicious activities.

Enabling AWS WAF is essential to protect web applications and APIs against common exploits and cyber threats by filtering and blocking malicious requests.

CloudFront content caching and logging mechanisms are advised to improve performance and provide real-time insights into the distribution's health, helping in the detection of any suspicious activities.

Regular updates and maintenance, including staying current with CloudFront versions, implementing backups, and disaster recovery plans, are essential to ensure the security and reliability of web applications.

By adhering to the guidelines set by CloudFront for AWS Foundational Security Best Practices, organizations can significantly enhance security, protect sensitive data, improve availability, and reduce the risks associated with cyber threats.