Enable Logging for Network Firewall
Ensures logging is enabled for AWS Network Firewall, providing detailed information about network traffic and actions taken.
| Rule | Network Firewall logging should be enabled |
| Framework | AWS Foundational Security Best Practices |
| Severity | ✔ Medium |
Network Firewall Logging for AWS Foundational Security Best Practices
Description
Enabling network firewall logging is a crucial security best practice to monitor and track network traffic, detect and investigate security incidents, and comply with regulatory requirements. By enabling firewall logging in an AWS environment, you can capture detailed information about the traffic flowing through your network resources, allowing you to analyze the data for potential security threats.
Troubleshooting Steps
If you encounter any issues while enabling network firewall logging in AWS, consider the following troubleshooting steps:
- 1.Ensure that your AWS account has the necessary permissions to configure and enable network firewall logging.
- 2.Double-check the firewall logging settings and configurations for accuracy.
- 3.Verify that the correct resources are selected for logging.
- 4.Check if there are any conflicts with existing firewall rules or policies that may prevent logging from functioning properly.
Necessary Codes
You can enable network firewall logging in AWS by using the following AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) command:
aws ec2 create-flow-logs --resource-type VPC --resource-ids your_vpc_id --traffic-type ALL --log-group-name your_log_group_name --deliver-logs-permission-arn your_s3_bucket_arn
Remediation Steps
Follow these step-by-step instructions to enable network firewall logging in AWS:
- 1.Log in to your AWS Management Console.
- 2.Navigate to the Amazon VPC service.
- 3.Select "Flow Logs" from the left-hand menu.
- 4.Click on the "Create Flow Log" button.
- 5.Choose the VPC for which you want to enable flow logs.
- 6.Select the "All" option for the traffic type.
- 7.Enter the Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the Amazon S3 bucket to which you want to deliver logs.
- 8.Review the configuration settings and click on "Create Flow Log" to enable network firewall logging.
By following these steps, you can effectively enable network firewall logging for AWS foundational security best practices.