AWS - Security Groups and Network ACLs
You want to allow your web server to receive HTTP requests from anywhere but restrict outbound traffic to only HTTPS (port 443). Which inbound and outbound rules should you configure?
You want to allow your web server to receive HTTP requests from anywhere but restrict outbound traffic to only HTTPS (port 443). Which inbound and outbound rules should you configure?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Set inbound rule for HTTP
Allow TCP port 80 inbound from anywhere (0.0.0.0/0) to receive HTTP requests.Step 2: Set outbound rule for HTTPS only
Allow TCP port 443 outbound to anywhere to restrict outgoing traffic to HTTPS.Final Answer:
Inbound: Allow TCP port 80 from 0.0.0.0/0; Outbound: Allow TCP port 443 to 0.0.0.0/0 -> Option BQuick Check:
Inbound HTTP, outbound HTTPS only [OK]
Quick Trick: Inbound HTTP port 80, outbound HTTPS port 443 [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Mixing up inbound and outbound ports
- Using UDP instead of TCP for HTTP
- Restricting inbound to private IPs only
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