Benchmark Data for ELBv2

The Elastic Load Balancer (ELB) is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) service designed to distribute incoming traffic across multiple targets, such as AWS instances, containers, or IP addresses. ELBv2, known as Application Load Balancer (ALB), is an advanced version offering enhanced features and capabilities.

ELBv2 is a key component in implementing AWS Foundational Security Best Practices to secure AWS resources, applications, and data effectively. It ensures high availability and fault tolerance by distributing traffic across targets, reducing single points of failure.

• Traffic Distribution: Enables distributing traffic across multiple targets for high availability.
• Automated Health Checks: Detects unhealthy targets and reroutes traffic to ensure seamless operation.
• SSL/TLS Encryption: Integrates with AWS Certificate Manager for secure HTTPS connections, safeguarding sensitive data.
• Web Application Firewall: Implements AWS WAF rules at the load balancer level to defend against common web attacks.
• IAM Integration: Supports integration with AWS IAM to control access with fine-grained policies.
• DDoS Protection: Combines with AWS Shield to mitigate various DDoS attacks, ensuring uninterrupted availability.
• Access Logging: Enables detailed logging of requests and responses for monitoring and identifying potential security incidents.

ELBv2 is a comprehensive tool for implementing security best practices in AWS, offering features such as traffic distribution, SSL/TLS encryption, AWS WAF, IAM integration, DDoS protection, and access logging. By leveraging these capabilities, users can enhance security, protect against common cyber threats, and ensure compliance with industry standards.