Proper data security is always a concern, whether your data is on-premise or on the cloud. Here are some of the best practices for securing your data on Amazon Web Services (AWS). While this list is not comprehensive, this would be a good starting point for implementing basic security on the AWS platform.
Setting up a new AWS account with out-of-the-box settings is an excellent start for your cloud journey. This guide identifies best practices when setting up a new AWS account or applying to an existing account.