Rule: At Least One Enabled Trail Should Be Present in a Region
This rule ensures the presence of at least one enabled trail in a specific region.
| Rule | At least one enabled trail should be present in a region |
| Framework | NIST 800-171 Revision 2 |
| Severity | ✔ Low |
Rule Description
According to the NIST 800-171 Revision 2 standard, it is mandatory to have at least one enabled trail present in a region. This rule ensures that there is proper logging and monitoring in place to track and detect any suspicious or malicious activity within an organization's information systems.
Troubleshooting Steps
If you encounter any issues related to the enabled trail not being present in a region, follow these troubleshooting steps:
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Check AWS CloudTrail service: Ensure that the AWS CloudTrail service is accessible and running properly in the desired region. If it is not, troubleshoot and resolve any issues with the service.
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Verify configuration settings: Validate the configuration settings for AWS CloudTrail in the region. Ensure that the necessary options are enabled and correctly configured. Pay special attention to the logging and monitoring settings.
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Ensure IAM permissions: Verify that the Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies associated with the AWS CloudTrail service are properly configured. Make sure that the necessary permissions are granted to enable trails in the region.
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Review AWS CloudTrail events: Review the AWS CloudTrail events log to identify any errors or issues related to the enabled trail in the region. Analyze the log data to pinpoint the cause of the problem.
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Ensure region availability: Confirm that the desired region is active and available for provisioning AWS CloudTrail. If the region is not available, consider choosing an alternative region or contacting AWS support for assistance.
Necessary Codes
No specific code snippets are required for this rule as it focuses more on configuration and settings rather than code implementation.
Step-by-step Guide for Remediation
Follow these steps to remediate the issue of having at least one enabled trail in a region for NIST 800-171 Revision 2:
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Access AWS Management Console: Log in to the AWS Management Console using appropriate credentials.
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Navigate to AWS CloudTrail service: Open the AWS CloudTrail service from the services menu or search for it in the AWS Management Console.
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Select the desired region: Ensure that you have selected the correct region where the enabled trail should be present.
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Create a new trail: If there is no existing enabled trail in the region, click on the "Create trail" button to set up a new trail.
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Configure trail settings: Provide a unique trail name, choose the appropriate logging options, and specify the S3 bucket for storing log files. Ensure that all the necessary events are being logged as per the requirements.
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Enable the trail: Make sure to enable the trail by selecting the checkbox for enabling logging.
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Review and confirm: Double-check all the settings and configurations before proceeding. Once you are satisfied, click on the "Create" or "Save" button to finalize the process.
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Verify the enabled trail: Confirm that the newly created trail is now present and enabled in the desired region.
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Repeat for other regions (if applicable): If you need to have enabled trails in multiple regions, repeat the same process for each region individually.
By following these steps, you will have at least one enabled trail present in the specified region, ensuring compliance with the NIST 800-171 Revision 2 standard.