Secure Cross-Region Service Communication Using AWS EC2 PrivateLink in a Zero Trust Framework

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Abstract

This article explores the implementation of Zero Trust security principles in cross-region AWS architectures using EC2 Private Link. As organizations expand globally, maintaining security across distributed environments becomes increasingly complex. The article examines three architectural patterns-Hub-and-Spoke, Mesh Network, and Regional Isolation-evaluating their effectiveness for secure service-to-service communication across AWS regions. The article analysis with traditional approaches such as VPC Peering and Transit Gateway reveals significant advantages of Private Link-based architectures in terms of security posture, operational efficiency, and compliance capabilities. The article addresses critical operational considerations including monitoring, latency optimization, data sovereignty compliance, and cost management. Through case study of implementation in a global financial services environment, the article demonstrates substantial improvements in security, performance, and compliance outcomes. The article concludes with emerging AWS capabilities and promising research directions for nextgeneration Zero Trust architectures.

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Sriram Ramakrishnan. 2026. \u201cSecure Cross-Region Service Communication Using AWS EC2 PrivateLink in a Zero Trust Framework\u201d. Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology - E: Network, Web & Security GJCST-E Volume 25 (GJCST Volume 25 Issue E1): .

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This article explores the implementation of Zero Trust security principles in cross-region AWS architectures using EC2 Private Link. As organizations expand globally, maintaining security across distributed environments becomes increasingly complex. The article examines three architectural patterns-Hub-and-Spoke, Mesh Network, and Regional Isolation-evaluating their effectiveness for secure service-to-service communication across AWS regions. The article analysis with traditional approaches such as VPC Peering and Transit Gateway reveals significant advantages of Private Link-based architectures in terms of security posture, operational efficiency, and compliance capabilities. The article addresses critical operational considerations including monitoring, latency optimization, data sovereignty compliance, and cost management. Through case study of implementation in a global financial services environment, the article demonstrates substantial improvements in security, performance, and compliance outcomes. The article concludes with emerging AWS capabilities and promising research directions for nextgeneration Zero Trust architectures.

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