The AWS Well-Architected Framework’s Security Pillar provides best practices for securing cloud workloads by emphasizing identity management, threat detection, infrastructure protection, data security, and incident response. It follows principles like least privilege access, automation, encryption, and continuous monitoring. AWS services such as IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and AWS KMS help enforce security controls and compliance. Organizations can implement multi-account structures, centralized logging, and automated threat response to enhance security posture. By following these guidelines, businesses reduce risk, protect sensitive data, and ensure resilience against evolving security threats in the cloud.

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