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Topic 4: Secure Remote Access

⏱️ Estimated time: 1-2 days

In the previous topic, you learned about cloud networking fundamentals, including VPCs, subnets, and traffic flow. Now, the focus is on understanding secure remote access mechanisms that protect cloud resources from unauthorized access.

📚 Learning Path​

🧪 Test Your Knowledge​

Once you are done with the provided resources, check this out here Once you are done studying, test your understanding with these prompts:

  • What are the different secure remote access methods in cloud environments?
  • What are the advantages of using a session-based access tool (e.g., AWS SSM, Azure Bastion, or GCP IAP) instead of direct SSH/RDP?

🛠️ Hands-on Task​

  • Configure session-based access for remote servers using AWS SSM, Azure Bastion, or GCP IAP
  • Apply IAM policies to enforce least privilege access for remote users

✅ Topic Checklist​

Before moving on, make sure you have:

  • Understood session-based access management concepts
  • Learned about AWS SSM, Azure Bastion, and GCP IAP
  • Understood the security benefits over direct SSH/RDP
  • Configured session-based access on your cloud provider
  • Applied least privilege IAM policies for remote access