--- title: "George Palangattil (@Gepal) | Hashnode" description: "George Palangattil (@Gepal) writes on Hashnode. Read their latest articles and follow their work." url: "https://hashnode.com/@Gepal" --- @Gepal # George Palangattil @Gepal · Brno · Joined November 2023 ### [Data Encryption with Amazon S3](https://blog.gepal.cz/data-encryption-with-amazon-s3?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction Data encryption is a critical component of cloud security, especially when dealing with sensitive workloads in regulated environments. Amazon S3 provides multiple encryption mechanisms that cater to different compliance and operational n... 5 min read · [blog.gepal.cz](https://blog.gepal.cz/data-encryption-with-amazon-s3?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 10](https://hashnode.com/posts/data-encryption-with-amazon-s3/696234792a6d3d08b4fb0fa4) ### [Global Data Durability: Implementing Amazon S3 Cross-Region Replication](https://blog.gepal.cz/global-data-durability-implementing-amazon-s3-cross-region-replication?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction Amazon S3 is a highly durable, scalable object storage service that provides 99.999999999% durability by storing data across multiple Availability Zones. However, certain compliance, latency, and disaster recovery requirements demand sto... 3 min read · [blog.gepal.cz](https://blog.gepal.cz/global-data-durability-implementing-amazon-s3-cross-region-replication?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/global-data-durability-implementing-amazon-s3-cross-region-replication/69614ec60bc6d5d7ffc084a0) ### [Advanced Monitoring of AWS Backup Jobs with Notifications](https://blog.gepal.cz/advanced-monitoring-of-aws-backup-jobs-with-notifications?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction In modern cloud architectures, backups are not just a compliance checkbox, they are a critical component of resilience and disaster recovery strategies. AWS Backup provides a centralised service to automate backups across AWS services su... 4 min read · [blog.gepal.cz](https://blog.gepal.cz/advanced-monitoring-of-aws-backup-jobs-with-notifications?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 7](https://hashnode.com/posts/advanced-monitoring-of-aws-backup-jobs-with-notifications/695eaa423194c895b6a62763) ### [Using AWS Systems Manager in Hybrid Cloud Environments](https://blog.gepal.cz/using-aws-systems-manager-in-hybrid-cloud-environments?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction Hybrid and multicloud strategies are now the norm for enterprises seeking agility, resilience, and compliance. Yet, managing infrastructure that spans AWS, on-premises data centres, and even other public clouds introduces operational com... 6 min read · [blog.gepal.cz](https://blog.gepal.cz/using-aws-systems-manager-in-hybrid-cloud-environments?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dec 31, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/using-aws-systems-manager-in-hybrid-cloud-environments/69554462902aff5b620181a3) ### [Automating AWS Governance with Account Factory for Terraform (AFT)](https://blog.gepal.cz/automating-aws-governance-with-account-factory-for-terraform-aft?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) As organizations scale their cloud footprint, managing AWS accounts with consistent governance, security, and customization becomes increasingly complex. AWS Control Tower Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) bridges this gap by combining the governan... 4 min read · [blog.gepal.cz](https://blog.gepal.cz/automating-aws-governance-with-account-factory-for-terraform-aft?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 15, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/automating-aws-governance-with-account-factory-for-terraform-aft/68c805e994e84fa045bffdad)