Introduction In today’s digital landscape, where security threats are ever-present, ensuring the protection of your AWS infrastructure is crucial. One key component of AWS security is Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS). This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing IDS/IPS on AWS. We will explore the importance of AWS security, the basics of IDS and IPS, the benefits they offer, and the native and third-party solutions available. Additionally, we will reference the insightful article by Jayendra Patil for further information. 1.1. Importance of AWS security The importance of AWS security cannot be overstated. With businesses relying heavily on cloud infrastructure, securing data, applications, and resources has become…