Mahendran Selvakumar
Cloud and DevSecOps Engineer,Tata Consultancy Services
Coventry, United Kingdom
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I am a Cloud and DevSecOps Engineer based in Coventry, UK, with hands-on experience in cloud computing, container orchestration, and DevOps workflows. I specialize in delivering secure, automated, and scalable solutions using AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, HashiCorp Vault, and open-source tools. My focus is on integrating security and compliance into DevOps processes to ensure reliable and efficient systems.
Expertise Areas
Cloud Infrastructure: AWS and Azure
Kubernetes and Container Orchestration
DevSecOps Practices: Secure CI/CD Pipelines
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible
Secrets Management: HashiCorp Vault
Cloud Cost Optimization: Kubecost
Community Engagement
I serve as the West Midlands HashiCorp User Group Leader, a Calico Big Cats Ambassador, and a DevOps Institute Ambassador. I actively contribute to open-source communities by mentoring and guiding professionals in adopting DevSecOps and cloud technologies. My insights are frequently shared on platforms like Medium, AWS Community, and GitHub.
I am also passionate about education and provide free online AWS and HashiCorp Terraform training to college students, bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practices.
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The Pivotal Role of HashiCorp Vault in AWS Cloud for Secure and Scalable Infrastructure
As organizations increasingly move workloads to AWS Cloud, ensuring the secure management of sensitive data such as API keys, credentials, and encryption keys becomes essential. HashiCorp Vault plays a critical role in addressing these security challenges by providing a robust solution for secrets management, access control, and encryption.
This session will highlight how HashiCorp Vault integrates with AWS services to enhance security, compliance, and scalability for cloud infrastructure. Through practical examples and actionable insights, attendees will gain a clear understanding of how Vault simplifies managing sensitive data in AWS environments.
Key Topics Covered:
1.Dynamic Secrets Management:
Discover how Vault generates temporary, short-lived AWS credentials, reducing risks and simplifying credential management.
2.Encryption-as-a-Service:
Learn how Vault can be used to encrypt and decrypt sensitive data while integrating with AWS Key Management Service (KMS).
3.Access Control with IAM:
Understand how Vault’s integration with AWS IAM enables fine-grained access policies for secure access to cloud resources.
4.Use Cases in AWS Workflows:
Explore practical applications of Vault in AWS environments, such as automating secrets management in serverless and containerized architectures.
5.Improving Compliance and Auditing:
See how Vault helps meet compliance standards by providing detailed logging and robust data encryption.
Takeaways:
1.A clear understanding of how Vault works within AWS to manage secrets and protect sensitive data.
2.Practical knowledge of integrating Vault with AWS services to secure and simplify operations.
3.Insights into best practices for deploying Vault in cloud-native applications.
Unveiling the Power of HCP Vault: Simplifying Secrets Management
Learn how HashiCorp's HCP Vault simplifies secrets management in dynamic environments. This session covers the essentials of secrets management, real-world use cases, and integration tips, along with a hands-on demo. See how HCP Vault protects sensitive data, manages access, and enhances security for cloud-native applications through a live demonstration with AWS. Whether you're new to Vault or seeking to expand your expertise, this talk provides practical insights and actionable knowledge to elevate your security practices.
https://www.meetup.com/west-midlands-hashicorp-user-group/events/305113873/
Securing Secrets with HashiCorp Vault
Services - Vault Overview - HashiCorp Vault, including an overview of its architecture and core components, as well as some best practices for production environments. This talk will feature practical demos on integrating Vault with AWS, as well as a quick, hands-on tour of the HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) portal
https://www.meetup.com/london-hashicorp-user-group/events/304288254/
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Services - Vault Overview - HashiCorp Vault, including an overview of its architecture and core components, as well as some best practices for production environments. This talk will feature practical demos on integrating Vault with AWS, as well as a quick, hands-on tour of the HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) portal.
Mahendran Selvakumar
Cloud and DevSecOps Engineer,Tata Consultancy Services
Coventry, United Kingdom
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