Protect Your EC2: How to Use NAT Gateway for Safe Internet Access

Protect Your EC2: How to Use NAT Gateway for Safe Internet Access

 

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One critical concern when deploying Amazon EC2 instances in a private subnet is ensuring secure and controlled internet access. Using a NAT (Network Address Translation) Gateway allows private EC2 instances to access the internet (e.g., for OS updates, downloading packages) without exposing them to inbound connections. This helps maintain security and follows best practices for VPC architecture.