Overview
Ensuring secure communications and robust access controls is critical. Valex Cloud offers a comprehensive certificate management system and flexible security groups to help protect your network.
Certificates
- Purpose:
Certificates are used to secure communications, authenticate services, and encrypt sensitive data. - Configuration Steps:
- Request or Import a Certificate:
Use the certificate management interface to either request a new certificate or import an existing one. - Deploy on Services:
Apply the certificate to your load balancers, APIs, and other endpoints. - Manage Expiry & Renewal:
Regularly monitor certificate expiry dates and renew as needed.
- Request or Import a Certificate:
Security Groups
- Purpose:
Security groups function as virtual firewalls that control inbound and outbound traffic to your resources. - Configuration Steps:
- Create a Security Group:
Define a new security group in your cloud panel. - Set Inbound & Outbound Rules:
Configure rules to allow or restrict traffic based on IP addresses, protocols, and port ranges. - Associate with Resources:
Apply the security group to servers, load balancers, and other network endpoints.
- Create a Security Group:
Best Practices
- Certificate Rotation:
Regularly update certificates to adhere to best security practices. - Least Privilege Principle:
When setting security group rules, allow only the minimum required traffic. - Regular Audits:
Periodically review both certificate and security group configurations to ensure compliance and optimal security.
