AWS GuardDuty
A managed threat detection service that continuously monitors AWS accounts and workloads for malicious activity.
Description
AWS GuardDuty is a cloud-native threat detection service that automatically monitors Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounts and workloads for suspicious activity and unauthorized behavior. By leveraging machine learning, anomaly detection, and integrated threat intelligence, GuardDuty identifies potential threats such as account compromise, unusual API calls, and unauthorized network access. It continuously analyzes data from various AWS sources, including AWS CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and DNS logs, to provide actionable security alerts. This enables organizations to respond swiftly to potential threats and reduce the risk of data breaches. GuardDuty is designed to be easy to set up and integrate with other AWS security services, making it an essential tool for organizations looking to enhance their security posture in the cloud. With its pay-as-you-go pricing model, businesses can scale their threat detection capabilities according to their needs without significant upfront investment.
Examples
- Detection of an unusual login pattern indicating potential account compromise.
- Identification of unauthorized access attempts to AWS resources, such as S3 buckets.
Additional Information
- GuardDuty provides alerts known as 'findings' which categorize issues by severity and type.
- It integrates seamlessly with AWS Security Hub and Lambda for automated responses.