AWS athena documentation change
Summary
Added section emphasizing PrivateLink usage and security warnings for VPC configurations
Security assessment
Introduces security best practices by recommending PrivateLink endpoints over public internet access, reducing exposure to external threats.
Diff
diff --git a/athena/latest/ug/athena-connectors-vpc-creation.md b/athena/latest/ug/athena-connectors-vpc-creation.md index a06bfaced..ad3fcf3c5 100644 --- a//athena/latest/ug/athena-connectors-vpc-creation.md +++ b//athena/latest/ug/athena-connectors-vpc-creation.md @@ -4,0 +5,2 @@ +Important considerations for using VPC with Athena connectors + @@ -65,0 +68,23 @@ Next, you create a security group for your VPC. +## Important considerations for using VPC with Athena connectors + +The following instructions apply to all Athena connectors, as all connectors can utilize VPC. + +###### Note + +When using a VPC with AWS Glue connections, you will need to set up the following PrivateLink endpoints: + + * Amazon S3 + + * AWS Glue + + * AWS Secrets Manager + + + + +Alternatively, you can use public internet access, though this is not recommended for security reasons. + +###### Warning + +Using public internet access may expose your resources to additional security risks. It is strongly recommended to use PrivateLink endpoints for enhanced security in your VPC configuration. + @@ -74 +99 @@ Use the SAR -Register your connection as a Glue Data Catalog +Pulling ECR images to your AWS account