AWS에서의 20년과 결코 내 일이 아니었던 적이 없던 시간

This case demonstrates how independent security researchers drive critical infrastructure improvements through sustained partnerships with major cloud providers. The author's early identification of IMDS credential exposure vulnerabilities—validated when Capital One's breach occurred—prevented widespread incidents and catalyzed IMDSv2 adoption. It underscores why long-term, trust-based collaboration between external security experts and cloud providers is essential for resilient, secure infrastructure.