AWS Security Architectures – Zero Trust, DevSecOps & HSM
Explore AWS security reference architectures including Zero-Trust networks, DevSecOps CI/CD security pipelines, and CloudHSM for key management. Fully open-source with architecture diagrams, deployment guides, Terraform/CDK code and production best practices.
Security is not optional; it’s a foundational requirement in modern cloud applications.
These production-ready security reference architectures help teams implement:
- Zero-trust network models
- DevSecOps shift-left scanning
- CloudHSM + KMS key management
- Private networking, IAM control & compliance
All projects listed are open source, fully documented, and built using AWS best practices.
Security Projects
| Project | Description | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| devsecops-pipeline-security | Shift-Left Security Scanning in CI/CD | CodePipeline + SAST |
| zero-trust-network-architecture | BeyondCorp Security Architecture | VPC + IAM + PrivateLink |
| hardware-security-module-infrastructure | CloudHSM FIPS 140-2 Key Management | CloudHSM + KMS |
1. devsecops-pipeline-security
InfraTalesStack: CodePipeline + CodeBuild + SAST + Secrets Scan
What This Solves
- Security built directly into CI/CD
- SAST, dependency scanning, secret detection
- Prevents vulnerable builds from deploying
Highlights
- Shift-left security approach
- Policy-as-code & audit trails built-in
- Auto vulnerability reports & email alerts
Use Cases
- Fintech, SaaS, banking
- Any org needing automated security approvals
2. zero-trust-network-architecture
InfraTalesStack: IAM • PrivateLink • VPC • WAF
Why It Matters
Traditional perimeter security is unsafe. Zero-trust enforces identity-based access instead of network trust.
Features
- No public service access
- PrivateLink + SG micro-segmentation
- IAM-driven authentication
- WAF + CloudTrail logging for compliance
Best For
✔ Enterprises, GovCloud workloads
✔ Multi-account isolation
3. hardware-security-module-infrastructure
InfraTalesStack: CloudHSM + KMS
Purpose
HSM-backed encryption for FIPS 140-2 compliance, PKI management & financial-grade key custody.
Key Benefits
- Secure private key creation/rotation
- No plaintext key exposure
- Audit-driven cryptographic controls
These open-source security templates help teams build Zero-Trust systems, Secure CI/CD pipelines, and HSM-backed encryption for compliance workloads.
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