Meg Ashby, a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Alloy with a background at Goldman Sachs, sheds light on AWS's centralized VPC endpoints, often deemed an anti-pattern. She shares insights on transforming this unconventional setup into a cost-effective and scalable solution with strong controls and visibility. Delving into the challenges of monitoring traffic and implementing granular IAM controls, she provides valuable strategies for balancing security with network efficiency. Plus, her personal anecdotes add an enjoyable touch to the tech-heavy discussion!