Create and configure AWS security groups to allow SSH and HTTP traffic while blocking other ports.
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AWSEC2Security GroupsNetworking
Objective
Create AWS security groups with proper ingress rules for SSH and HTTP while maintaining security best practices.
Requirements
- Create security group via AWS Console or CLI
- Add SSH rule (port 22) from specific IP
- Add HTTP rule (port 80) from anywhere
- Add HTTPS rule (port 443)
- Apply security group to EC2 instance
Tips
Restrict SSH access to specific IPs. Use security group references instead of IPs when possible. Review and audit rules regularly.
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15 min
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