Amazon Inspector
A security assessment service that helps improve the security and compliance of applications deployed on AWS.
Description
Amazon Inspector is an automated security assessment service provided by AWS that enables developers and security teams to identify vulnerabilities and deviations from best practices in their applications. It performs security assessments on applications running on Amazon EC2 instances by analyzing the behavior of the applications and their configurations. Amazon Inspector generates detailed reports with findings that help teams understand their security posture and prioritize remediation efforts. By integrating with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows, it allows for continuous security assessment throughout the development lifecycle. This service is particularly useful for organizations looking to ensure compliance with standards such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks. As part of the AWS ecosystem, Amazon Inspector seamlessly integrates with other AWS services, providing enhanced security visibility and management capabilities. The service is designed to be user-friendly, allowing teams to focus on securing their applications rather than managing the underlying infrastructure.
Examples
- A financial services company uses Amazon Inspector to assess the security of its web applications before a major release, discovering and mitigating vulnerabilities identified in the assessment.
- A healthcare organization implements Amazon Inspector to ensure its applications comply with HIPAA regulations, enabling them to identify security risks associated with patient data.
Additional Information
- Amazon Inspector supports both network and host assessments to provide comprehensive security insights.
- The service can automatically generate compliance reports to help organizations maintain regulatory standards.