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Enable AWS Security Hub for an AWS Account Rule

This rule ensures that AWS Security Hub is enabled for an AWS Account.

RuleAWS Security Hub should be enabled for an AWS Account
FrameworkCISA-cyber-essentials
Severity
High

AWS Security Hub Activation for CISA Cyber Essentials Compliance

Rule Description

The AWS Security Hub service provides a comprehensive view of your security state within AWS and helps you check your environment against security industry standards and best practices. Enabling AWS Security Hub is crucial for complying with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Cyber Essentials. CISA Cyber Essentials are a set of practices designed to help organizations safeguard their data and critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

Remediation Steps

Step 1: Enable AWS Security Hub

To enable AWS Security Hub, follow these steps:

  1. 1.
    Sign in to the AWS Management Console.
  2. 2.
    Navigate to AWS Security Hub.
  3. 3.
    In the Security Hub dashboard, click on the 'Go to Security Hub' or 'Enable Security Hub' button.
  4. 4.
    If prompted, choose the region where you want to enable Security Hub, since it is a regional service.
  5. 5.
    Follow any additional prompts to complete the process.

Step 2: Configure Security Standards

Once Security Hub is enabled, you should enable security standards, such as the CIS AWS Foundations Benchmark, which aligns with many of the CISA Cyber Essentials.

  1. 1.
    In Security Hub, go to the 'Standards' section.
  2. 2.
    Click on 'Enable standards' and select the standards that you wish to enable, such as CIS AWS Foundations Benchmark.
  3. 3.
    Click on 'Enable' to activate the standard checks.

Step 3: Automate Security Hub across all AWS Accounts

If you have multiple AWS accounts, you can automate the process of enabling Security Hub and apply consistent security checks across all accounts by using AWS Organizations.

  1. 1.
    In the AWS Security Hub console, go to Settings.
  2. 2.
    Click on the 'Accounts' tab and follow the prompts to integrate with AWS Organizations.
  3. 3.
    Send invitations to other accounts, or accept invites if you are on the receiving end, to link the accounts under AWS Organizations.

Step 4: Continuous Monitoring and Remediation

Enabling AWS Security Hub is the first step. You need to regularly monitor the findings and remediate any identified issues by following the recommended actions.

  1. 1.
    Regularly review the 'Findings' section of AWS Security Hub.
  2. 2.
    Investigate and prioritize findings based on severity.
  3. 3.
    Take action according to AWS recommendations or in alignment with your organization's security policies.

Necessary CLI Commands

For users who prefer using the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), here is the command to enable AWS Security Hub:

aws securityhub enable-security-hub --region your-region-name

Be sure to replace

your-region-name
with the appropriate AWS region code.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues when enabling AWS Security Hub, consider the following steps:

  • Ensure you have the required permissions associated with your AWS IAM policy for Security Hub actions.
  • Confirm that your account is not part of an existing organization in AWS Organizations that has already enabled Security Hub, as this may prevent manual activation.
  • If enabling standards fails, make sure that your account meets the prerequisites for the standard you are trying to enable.
  • Check AWS Service Health Dashboard for any ongoing issues with AWS Security Hub service in your region.

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