Storage Security & Encryption

Summary

Encrypting data at rest (stored) and in transit (moving), and controlling access with fine-grained permissions — misconfigured public storage buckets remain one of the most common real-world cloud security incidents.

• 1Enable encryption at rest on a storage bucket or volume.
• 2Audit a hypothetical storage configuration for accidental public access.
• 3Learn why 'block all public access' should be the default, opted out of deliberately, not the exception.