Network security made simple: Security Groups vs NACLs vs Firewalls (and the patterns engineers actually use)
If you’re confused about Security Groups vs NACLs vs Firewalls , this guide breaks it down in plain English with the real patterns engineers actually use —how each layer works, where it applies (instance/ENI vs subnet vs perimeter), common mistakes to avoid, and practical “when to use what” examples for AWS and modern cloud architectures. Network Security made simple: ✅ Security Groups = stateful, instance/ENI-level allow rules (your primary workload guardrail) ✅ NACLs = stateless, subnet-level allow/deny rules (coarse subnet boundaries & special controls) ✅ Firewalls = centralized inspection/policy (egress control, segmentation, advanced filtering) Read the full article here: https://www.cloudopsnow.in/network-security-made-simple-security-groups-vs-nacls-vs-firewalls-and-the-patterns-engineers-actually-use/ #NetworkSecurity #AWS #CloudSecurity #SecurityGroups #NACL #Firewall #DevOps #SRE #Kubernetes #ZeroTrust #CloudOps