In this episode you will learn about confidential computing and data privacy in the context of AWS services, including insights into partner solutions in this space. The podcast discusses AWS's security technologies and operational practices that exceed customer standards for confidential computing and data privacy, as well as the Nitro system and its protection categories for confidential computing. We dive into AWS Nitro Enclaves, a feature offered by AWS that provides isolation for sensitive data and applications, and its many use cases including cryptographic attestation capabilities. The podcast discusses the use of Nitro enclaves in various blockchain use cases, containerization, and Kubernetes, and provides resources for listeners to learn more about Nitro enclaves.
In Episode 90 of the AWS Tech Chat podcast, the hosts Shai, Anton, and Arindam discuss the importance and benefits of confidential computing. As AWS Solution Architects, they provide insights into how confidential computing can be used in blockchain networks and modern advanced enterprise architectures. They also emphasize the importance of keeping customers' workloads secure and confidential. Listeners gain a better understanding of the potential of confidential computing and how it can be implemented for enhanced security.
Key Moments:
[00:02:30] Confidential computing explained.
[00:05:13] AWS Nitro system.
[00:10:36] Cryptographic attestation.
[00:13:39] Nitro Enclave's use cases.
[00:18:11] Cryptographic attestation capabilities.
[00:21:11] Bridging multiple blockchain chains.
[00:26:41] Nitro enclaves workshop.
Links:
Workshop: https://nitro-enclaves.workshop.aws/en/ (also available in Japanese)
Workshop (“one module if you only have 30 min”): https://nitro-enclaves.workshop.aws/en/my-first-enclave/cryptographic-attestation.html
Docs
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/enclaves/latest/user/nitro-enclave.html
Blogs
Confidential computing: an AWS perspective: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/confidential-computing-an-aws-perspective/
Announcement Nitro Enclave: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-nitro-enclaves-isolated-ec2-environments-to-process-confidential-data/
Nitro Enclaves + windows: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/compute/getting-started-with-aws-nitro-enclaves-on-microsoft-windows/
GitHub Samples
https://github.com/aws/aws-nitro-enclaves-cli
https://github.com/aws/aws-nitro-enclaves-sdk-c
https://github.com/aws/aws-nitro-enclaves-acm
https://github.com/aws-samples/aws-nitro-enclaves-certificate-manager-sample
EKS + Nitro Enclaves
https://github.com/aws/aws-nitro-enclaves-k8s-device-plugin
https://github.com/aws/aws-nitro-enclaves-with-k8s
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/enclaves/latest/user/kubernetes.html
Nitro Enclaves + Blockchain
Part 1: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/database/part-1-aws-nitro-enclaves-for-secure-blockchain-key-management/
Part 2: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/database/part-2-aws-nitro-enclaves-for-secure-blockchain-key-management/
Part 3: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/database/part-3-aws-nitro-enclaves-for-secure-blockchain-key-management/
Video:
Confidential computing with AWS compute - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyRBOHYgHc0
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