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Storing sensitive information such as database passwords, API keys, and authentication tokens directly in ECS container environment variables creates significant security risks and compliance violations. This FinOps policy helps organizations identify and remediate insecure secret management practices in their ECS infrastructure while reducing potential security breaches. Why this policy matters Container environment variables in ECS…

Database Migration Service (DMS) replication instances that are publicly accessible create unnecessary security risks and potential compliance violations. This FinOps policy ensures DMS replication instances are configured with private access only, reducing attack surface while maintaining operational functionality. When DMS instances are publicly accessible, they can be reached from the internet, creating opportunities for unauthorized…

AWS ElastiCache Redis versions 4, 5, and 6 will transition to extended support pricing, resulting in significant cost increases. Upgrading to newer Redis versions before support deadlines helps avoid these additional charges while maintaining security and performance standards. Why This Policy Is Important ElastiCache Redis extended support pricing represents a substantial increase in operational costs….

Aurora Serverless v2 provides flexible scaling for Amazon RDS databases, with the ability to optimize costs by adjusting minimum capacity settings. By strategically configuring cluster capacity, organizations can significantly reduce unnecessary cloud spending, especially in non-production environments. Why This Policy Matters Aurora Serverless v2 allows for granular capacity management, which directly impacts cost efficiency: Cost…

VPC endpoints can quickly become a source of unnecessary cloud spending if not managed carefully. Each VPC endpoint incurs approximately $80 in annual costs, making it crucial to optimize your endpoint strategy. Why This Policy Matters VPC endpoints provide private connectivity between your VPC and supported AWS services without requiring an internet gateway, NAT device,…

Amazon Web Services Graviton instances and Fargate containers are 20% cheaper than x86 equivalents, presenting a substantial opportunity for cost optimization in cloud infrastructure. Why This Policy Matters Cost and Performance Benefits Key Advantages of Graviton Instances Implementation Strategy Infrastructure-as-Code Transformation Example (Terraform) Before (x86 Configuration): After (Graviton-Optimized Configuration): Manual Migration Steps Best Practices Recommended…