Mitigating Log4Shell and Similar Vulnerabilities Using Cloud Services

Explore how cloud services can help mitigate vulnerabilities like Log4Shell in Java applications. Learn to block attacks, prevent data exfiltration, protect sensitive information, and perform forensic analysis in cloud environments. Discover strategies for securing web applications, implementing network security measures, and leveraging cloud-native features to enhance overall application security. Gain insights into using Web Application Firewalls, VPC Endpoints, Internet Proxies, and AWS-specific tools like Security Groups and Cloud Trail Events. Understand the importance of proper secrets management and multi-account strategies in maintaining a robust security posture for Java applications deployed in the cloud.

Intro
An Unanticipated Collision of Features
RCE May Not Be The Real Concern
Lift 'n' Shift Web App
Cloud-native Web App
Web Application Firewall
Real-world Apps Talk to the Outside World
Typical deployment: use a NAT
Simple case: Security Group egress rules
Alternative: VPC Endpoints
Alternative: Internet Proxy
Using a Proxy with the Java V2 SDK
Network Firewall
Application Roles
Multi-Account
Service Control Policies
Secrets, not Environment Variables
Cloud Trail Events