AWS Config
A service that enables you to assess, audit, and evaluate the configurations of your AWS resources.
Description
AWS Config is a service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that provides a detailed view of the configuration of your AWS resources. It continuously monitors and records your AWS resource configurations and allows you to automate the evaluation of recorded configurations against desired configurations. This service is essential for compliance auditing, security analysis, and resource change tracking. For instance, if a security group configuration is changed, AWS Config can alert you to this change and provide a history of changes made. AWS Config also integrates with AWS CloudTrail, allowing you to track API calls made on your AWS resources. By using AWS Config, organizations can ensure they comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements, helping to maintain a secure and well-architected environment. It also allows for historical tracking of resource changes, which can be crucial for troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Examples
- An organization uses AWS Config to ensure that all EC2 instances are within a specific security group configuration, facilitating compliance with security policies.
- A company leverages AWS Config to automatically notify administrators of any changes to S3 bucket policies, ensuring that data access remains controlled and secure.
Additional Information
- AWS Config provides a snapshot of your resource configurations, which can be used to troubleshoot issues and understand the state of your resources over time.
- The service supports custom rules using AWS Lambda, allowing organizations to create tailored compliance checks specific to their operational requirements.