Using AWS CDK to build an extensible file-scanning solution for Amazon S3 buckets

This article discusses a solution built using AWS CDK to provide an extensible and scalable file scanning pipeline for Amazon S3 buckets, allowing integration of any available virus scanner that runs on Microsoft Windows.

Specifically, the article covers:

• Solution architecture, including components like S3 buckets, SQS queue, Auto Scaling groups, scanning instances, and clean/infected buckets
• Configurability through the use of CDK constructs to add additional anti-virus scanners
• Walkthrough of creating custom antivirus solutions using PowerShell scripts
• Examples for integrating ClamAV and Microsoft Defender antivirus scanners
• Conclusion highlighting the solution's flexibility and adaptability for ensuring data security in Amazon S3