Rule: AWS Security Hub should be enabled for an AWS Account
Ensure that AWS Security Hub is enabled for optimal security compliance.
| Rule | AWS Security Hub should be enabled for an AWS Account |
| Framework | NIST 800-171 Revision 2 |
| Severity | ✔ High |
Rule Details
Enabling AWS Security Hub for an AWS account is essential to ensure compliance with the security requirements outlined in NIST 800-171 Revision 2. AWS Security Hub provides a comprehensive view of the security posture of your AWS environment by aggregating and prioritizing security findings from various AWS services and third-party tools. It helps you identify security issues and vulnerabilities, enabling you to take proactive measures to strengthen your security posture and meet compliance requirements.
Steps to Enable AWS Security Hub
To enable AWS Security Hub for your AWS account, follow these step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Sign in to the AWS Management Console
Sign in to the AWS Management Console using your AWS account credentials.
Step 2: Navigate to the AWS Security Hub Console
Open the AWS Security Hub console by searching for "Security Hub" in the AWS Management Console search bar. Click on the "Security Hub" service from the dropdown list that appears.
Step 3: Enable AWS Security Hub
In the AWS Security Hub console, click on the "Enable Security Hub" button to enable AWS Security Hub for your AWS account.
Step 4: Configure Standards
After enabling AWS Security Hub, you need to configure the appropriate compliance standards, such as NIST 800-171 Revision 2, that you want AWS Security Hub to evaluate against. To configure compliance standards, follow these steps:
- 1.In the AWS Security Hub console, click on the "Standards" tab.
- 2.Click on the "Configure standards" button.
- 3.Search for "NIST 800-171 Revision 2" in the search bar.
- 4.Click on the checkbox next to "NIST 800-171 Revision 2."
- 5.Click on the "Save changes" button to configure the selected compliance standard.
Step 5: Monitor Security Findings
Once AWS Security Hub is enabled and the appropriate compliance standards are configured, it will start aggregating and analyzing security findings from various AWS services and third-party tools. You can monitor these security findings through the AWS Security Hub console.
- 1.In the AWS Security Hub console, click on the "Findings" tab.
- 2.Here, you will find a list of security findings, categorized by severity level.
- 3.Click on each security finding to view detailed information about the finding.
- 4.Take necessary actions to remediate the security findings to ensure compliance with NIST 800-171 Revision 2.
Troubleshooting Steps
In case you encounter any issues while enabling or utilizing AWS Security Hub, follow these troubleshooting steps:
- 1.
Ensure you have the necessary permissions: Make sure you have sufficient IAM (Identity and Access Management) permissions to enable and use AWS Security Hub within your AWS account.
- 2.
Check if the AWS Security Hub service is available in your AWS Region: AWS Security Hub might not be available in all regions. Confirm if the service is available in the AWS Region where your AWS account is located.
- 3.
Verify if you have opted-in to Security Hub: If you have previously opted out of AWS Security Hub, you need to opt back in to enable and use the service.
- 4.
Check for any conflicting services: Some other AWS services, like Amazon Macie or Amazon GuardDuty, can conflict with AWS Security Hub. Ensure there are no conflicting services that may impede the proper functioning of AWS Security Hub.
- 5.
Review service quotas: Check your AWS account's service quotas to ensure you have not reached any limits that could potentially affect the functioning of AWS Security Hub.
- 6.
Review official AWS Security Hub documentation: Refer to the official AWS Security Hub documentation, including troubleshooting guides and FAQs, for detailed information on resolving common issues.
API/CLI Commands
If you prefer to use the AWS CLI (Command Line Interface) to enable AWS Security Hub, you can use the following command:
aws securityhub enable-security-hub --profile your-aws-profile
Replace "your-aws-profile" with the name of your AWS CLI profile.
Please note that the CLI command assumes you have already configured AWS CLI and have the necessary permissions to perform the enablement action.
Conclusion
Enabling AWS Security Hub for your AWS account ensures compliance with NIST 800-171 Revision 2. By following the step-by-step guide, you can activate and configure AWS Security Hub, monitor security findings, and take necessary actions to improve your security posture. Use the troubleshooting steps and API/CLI commands provided if you encounter any issues during the process.