AWS Achieves

Ali, an IT specialist with 8 years of experience, formerly from BioNTech, has developed a blueprint for building high-security environments in the cloud, specifically in Amazon Web Services (AWS). The concept, known as a "Virtual Air Gap," aims to replicate the security of an air-gapped system, where a server is isolated from the internet, in a cloud setting. This is achieved through a multi-account strategy using AWS Control Tower, separating security, shared services, and workload accounts. The system utilizes Service Control Policies (SCPs) to enforce strict security controls, such as preventing the creation of public IP addresses. AWS PrivateLink enables secure communication with AWS services without exposing the system to the public internet. Customer Managed Keys (CMK) are used for encryption, with strict key policies controlling access. This approach ensures compliance, security, and scalability, making it suitable for sensitive data, such as patient information, to be stored in the cloud.