AWS lightsail medium security documentation change
Summary
Added important note about snapshot security responsibilities and update management
Security assessment
Explicitly adds security documentation about patch management responsibilities when using snapshots. Warns users that software in snapshots may be outdated and requires manual security updates, addressing potential security risks from unpatched systems.
Diff
diff --git a/lightsail/latest/userguide/lightsail-how-to-create-a-snapshot-of-your-instance.md b/lightsail/latest/userguide/lightsail-how-to-create-a-snapshot-of-your-instance.md index b57f4f7e8..6475845b5 100644 --- a//lightsail/latest/userguide/lightsail-how-to-create-a-snapshot-of-your-instance.md +++ b//lightsail/latest/userguide/lightsail-how-to-create-a-snapshot-of-your-instance.md @@ -47,0 +48,4 @@ To create a larger instance size from a snapshot, you can use the Lightsail cons +###### Important + +A snapshot is a point-in-time copy of your instance, including all software and configurations installed at the time the snapshot is created. When you create a new instance from a snapshot, the software on that instance is only as current as it was when the snapshot was taken. It is your responsibility to keep the software on any new instance created from a snapshot up to date, including manually applying software updates and security patches. For more information, see [Keep Lightsail instances and containers secure with update management](./amazon-lightsail-update-management.html). +