Secure SSH Access with AWS SSM

For developers working on AWS EC2 instances, secure SSH access is essential. Traditionally, this involved managing SSH keys and open ports, which can increase security risks. Instead, using AWS Systems Manager (SSM) with an SSH Proxy Command enables secure, private access to instances. Coupling this with Granted simplifies role management and session handling. This guide will cover how to set up SSH to EC2 instances via SSM, use Granted for role management, and integrate everything with Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for remote development....

October 29, 2024 · 4 min