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Design principles

Refer to design principles in the Well-Architected Framework Security Pillar for core security concepts. Additionally, consider these Microsoft-specific security aspects:

  • Microsoft-specific security configurations: Use Microsoft security baselines, Active Directory Group Policies, and Windows-specific security features like Windows Defender, AppLocker, and BitLocker for enhanced workload protection.

  • Identity integration patterns: Implement proper integration between AWS IAM and Microsoft Active Directory services (either AWS Managed Microsoft AD or self-managed AD) for secure authentication across hybrid environments.