CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Chapter 8 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

The video tutorial discusses the concept of instance awareness, focusing on virtual machines and their management. It highlights the importance of being aware of the number of virtual machines, known as instances, to prevent VM sprawl and reduce the attack surface. The discussion also emphasizes the need for applying proper security controls to these instances to ensure IT security.

What is instance awareness in the context of virtual machines?

What does the term 'EC2 instances' refer to?

How does VM sprawl relate to instance awareness?

What are the potential risks associated with having forgotten virtual machines?

Why is it important to apply good security controls to your instances?