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# [The State of Security: Why Security Groups Are Stateful and NACLs Are Not](https://jayasakthi-blog.hashnode.dev/the-state-of-security-why-security-groups-are-stateful-and-nacls-are-not?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The State of Security: Why Security Groups are Stateful and NACLs are Not (And Why It Matters!) Cloud security can feel like a maze sometimes, especially when you're dealing with firewalls and access control. Two key players in your AWS security stra...

Nov 17, 2025 · 4 min read · jayasakthi-blog.hashnode.dev  
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