Enhancing Security with ACM Private CA for mTLS in AWS App Mesh
Securing internal traffic within service meshes like AWS App Mesh through mutual Transport Layer Security (mTLS) introduces a vital layer of protection beyond traditional perimeter controls. mTLS offers two-way peer authentication, enhancing the one-way verification typically associated with standard TLS. This is achieved by incorporating a client-side certificate into the TLS handshake, which ensures both parties are validated. For further insights on this topic, you can explore another blog post here.
By utilizing the AWS IoT Credentials Provider, the need for hardcoded AWS credentials in devices can be effectively eliminated, providing an added security layer. This allows users to obtain temporary, limited-access security tokens valid for up to 12 hours, which significantly reduces the risk of credential compromise. For more authoritative information on this subject, refer to this link.
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