Vishal Alhat
AWS Hero |AWS DevOps Consultant | Hashicorp ambassador | International Tech speaker🎙️ | Leader - AWS, MongoDB, Hashicorp User Groups | DevOps | Cybersecurity | FinOps Enthusiast
Pune, India
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Vishal is an AWS Hero, Hashicorp Ambassador, a Senior DevOps Engineer and AWS certified professional, has been building, scaling, and managing highly available, secure, and fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure for over 9+ years.
As a technical speaker and community contributor, Vishal is known for his engaging and insightful presentations and technical posts on the latest trends and best practices in AWS and DevOps. He is the AWS User Group Pune leader, and also connected with various communities in India. He organizes and speaks at various meet-ups and community events. He has presented at many Community days and conferences on technologies like AWS, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Generative AI, and many open-source technologies.
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AWS Re:invent 2024 Las Vegas, USA
AWS re:Invent is a learning conference hosted by AWS for the global cloud computing community. The in-person event features keynote announcements, training and certification opportunities, access to more than 2,000 technical sessions, the Expo, after-hours events, and so much more.
My Sessions:
Peer Talk 1: Foundational Security Culture 🛡️
Session Code: PTM131-R1
In this session, I explored the importance of fostering a strong security culture within organizations to balance innovation with risk mitigation. Key discussion points included:
Integrating security teams with business units to align security goals with organizational objectives.
Embedding security practices across all levels of the organization to ensure a proactive approach to risk management.
Cultivating a security-first mindset among employees to make security a shared responsibility.
Measuring program effectiveness and applying leadership principles to drive continuous improvement in security initiatives.
This talk emphasized the need for a holistic approach to security culture, ensuring it becomes a foundational pillar for organizational success.
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Peer Talk 2: Building Robust Identity and Access Management 🔑
Session Code: PTM103-R1
This session delved into the best practices for designing and implementing secure, scalable, and user-friendly Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions on AWS. Highlights included:
Leveraging AWS IAM, Amazon Cognito, and AWS SSO to streamline identity management and access control.
Managing identities and permissions at scale to support growing organizations and complex infrastructures.
Implementing zero-trust security principles to enhance protection against modern threats.
Addressing IAM challenges in the context of digital transformation, ensuring seamless and secure user experiences.
The talk provided practical insights into overcoming common IAM hurdles while maintaining a strong security posture in cloud environments.
AWS Cloud Clubs Student community day MIT Pune
𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 "𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐖𝐒 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞"
Organized by AWS Cloud Club - MIT ADTU and AWS Cloud Club MIT-WPU, Pune
I had the honor of delivering a keynote session titled "From Classroom to Cloud: Your AWS Security Adventure" at MIT WPU Pune, an event organized by the AWS Cloud Clubs of MIT ADTU and MIT-WPU. This session was designed to inspire and educate students and professionals alike on the exciting world of AWS security, offering a roadmap to transform theoretical knowledge into practical, real-world expertise.
The session focused on:
AWS Security Best Practices: Highlighting essential strategies to secure cloud environments, including identity and access management, data protection, and threat detection.
Career Paths in Cloud Security: Exploring the diverse opportunities available in the cloud security domain and how to build a successful career in this rapidly growing field.
Real-World Case Studies: Sharing practical examples and lessons learned from implementing AWS security solutions in various industries.
Whether attendees were beginners or had some experience with AWS, the session provided valuable insights to help them navigate their cloud security journey. It also emphasized the importance of continuous learning and collaboration in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
This keynote was not just about learning—it was about connecting with like-minded individuals, fostering a community of cloud enthusiasts, and accelerating the journey from the classroom to the cloud. It was a rewarding experience to engage with such an enthusiastic audience and contribute to their growth in the AWS ecosystem.
AWS Summit India 2024
Session: "Empowering Your Cloud Journey: Cloud Security Posture Management Made Easy with AWS Security Hub"
Presented at Community Hub, AWS Summit India 2024, Bangalore
At the AWS Summit India 2024 in Bangalore, I had the privilege of presenting a session titled "Empowering Your Cloud Journey: Cloud Security Posture Management Made Easy with AWS Security Hub" at the Community Hub. This session was tailored to help organizations streamline their cloud security practices and strengthen their overall security posture using AWS Security Hub.
The presentation focused on:
Simplifying Cloud Security Posture Management: Demonstrating how AWS Security Hub provides a centralized view of security alerts and compliance status across AWS accounts.
Automating Security Best Practices: Highlighting the power of automated security checks and continuous monitoring to identify and remediate risks in real time.
Integrating with AWS Services: Exploring how Security Hub seamlessly integrates with other AWS services like AWS Config, Amazon GuardDuty, and AWS IAM to provide a comprehensive security solution.
Actionable Insights for Risk Mitigation: Sharing practical strategies to prioritize and address security findings, ensuring a proactive approach to cloud security.
This session was designed to empower attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to simplify cloud security management, reduce operational overhead, and enhance their organization’s security posture. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with cloud professionals, share insights, and contribute to the broader AWS community’s mission of building secure and resilient cloud environments.
AWS Community Day Container Edition 2023 Ahmedabad
Session: "Container Security on AWS"
Presented at AWS Community Day Container Edition, Organized by AWS User Group Ahmedabad
I had the pleasure of presenting a session on "Container Security on AWS" at the AWS Community Day Container Edition, a fantastic event organized by the AWS User Group Ahmedabad. This session was tailored for developers, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects looking to deepen their understanding of securing containerized workloads on AWS.
The session covered:
Foundations of Container Security: Exploring the shared responsibility model and key security considerations for containerized applications.
Securing Container Workflows: Best practices for securing container images, managing vulnerabilities, and implementing secure CI/CD pipelines.
AWS Services for Container Security: Demonstrating how to leverage AWS services like Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, AWS Fargate, and Amazon Inspector to enhance container security.
Implementing Zero-Trust Principles: Strategies for enforcing least privilege access, network segmentation, and runtime security for containers.
Real-World Use Cases: Sharing practical examples and lessons learned from securing containerized applications in production environments.
This session aimed to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to build, deploy, and manage secure containerized applications on AWS. It was an incredible opportunity to engage with the vibrant AWS community in Ahmedabad, share insights, and collaborate on solving real-world challenges in container security.
Vishal Alhat
AWS Hero |AWS DevOps Consultant | Hashicorp ambassador | International Tech speaker🎙️ | Leader - AWS, MongoDB, Hashicorp User Groups | DevOps | Cybersecurity | FinOps Enthusiast
Pune, India
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