Ensure AWS Config is enabled in all regions Rule
This rule ensures that AWS Config is enabled in all regions for compliance.
| Rule | Ensure AWS Config is enabled in all regions |
| Framework | cis_v150 |
| Severity | ✔ Low |
Rule Description
The AWS Config service provides you with a detailed inventory of your AWS resources and records configuration changes over time. This rule is based on the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Amazon Web Services Foundations Benchmark v1.5.0 (cis_v150) and requires AWS Config to be enabled in all regions. Enabling AWS Config allows you to monitor resource configurations, track compliance, and enable advanced security and operational analysis.
Troubleshooting Steps
If AWS Config is not enabled in all regions, you can follow these troubleshooting steps to ensure compliance with the cis_v150 benchmark.
- 1.
Check AWS Config Status: Start by checking the status of AWS Config in each region by logging in to the AWS Management Console.
- 2.
Enable AWS Config: If AWS Config is not enabled in a specific region, follow these steps to enable it:
- Go to the AWS Management Console.
- Navigate to the Config service.
- Click on "Get started" or "Set up AWS Config" to begin the configuration process.
- Select the region where AWS Config is not enabled.
- Choose the desired AWS resources for tracking and monitoring.
- Configure the data retention settings and delivery channel for the configuration history.
- Review and confirm the settings.
- Click on "Enable AWS Config" to start capturing configuration details.
- 3.
Verify AWS Config Status: Once you have enabled AWS Config in all regions, verify the status again to ensure compliance.
Code
There is no specific code required for this rule/policy. Enabling AWS Config can be done through the AWS Management Console.
Remediation Guide
Follow these step-by-step instructions to remediate the rule/policy "Ensure AWS Config is enabled in all regions for cis_v150" by enabling AWS Config in all AWS regions:
- 1.
Log in to the AWS Management Console.
- 2.
Navigate to the AWS Config service.
- 3.
If AWS Config is already enabled in all regions, no further action is required, and the rule is compliant.
- 4.
If AWS Config is not enabled in a specific region, follow these steps to enable it:
- Click on the "Get started" or "Set up AWS Config" button on the AWS Config dashboard.
- Select the region where AWS Config is not enabled.
- Choose the AWS resources you want to track and monitor.
- Configure the data retention settings and delivery channel for the configuration history.
- Review and confirm the settings.
- Click on "Enable AWS Config" to start capturing configuration details.
- 5.
Repeat the above steps for each region where AWS Config is not enabled.
- 6.
After enabling AWS Config in all regions, ensure that the status is updated and reflects the compliance with the cis_v150 benchmark.
Note
Enabling AWS Config may incur additional costs depending on the number of resources being tracked and the frequency of configuration changes. Consider reviewing the pricing details and adjusting the configuration accordingly to meet your requirements and budget.