# Security
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 The security pillar encompasses the ability to protect data, systems, and assets to take advantage of cloud technologies to improve your security. 

 The security pillar provides an overview of design principles and questions. You can find implementation guidance in the [Security Pillar whitepaper](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/security-pillar/welcome.html). 

## Design principles
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+  **Protect the advertising pipeline:** Control access to and from your DSP (demand-side platform) using identity management and network access control. Protect data in transit using encryption.