Monitor flow logs to ensure VPC security with Datadog

In this article, the author discusses how to secure Amazon Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and their hosted resources by using flow logs. Flow logs are records of network traffic within a VPC that can help identify security threats and improve overall security posture. The author explains how to enable flow logs for specific components, such as subnets or network interfaces, and where they should be published (e.g., Amazon S3 or CloudWatch). Additionally, the article highlights Datadog's integration with AWS services, allowing users to monitor and analyze VPC Flow Logs effectively. The author also covers common threats like brute force SSH attacks and denial of service attacks, providing guidance on how to detect and prevent them using flow logs and Datadog's Security Platform.