Enable AWS Security Hub Rule
This rule focuses on enabling AWS Security Hub for an AWS Account to enhance security measures.
| Rule | AWS Security Hub should be enabled for an AWS Account |
| Framework | NIST 800-53 Revision 4 |
| Severity | ✔ High |
AWS Security Hub Rule: Enable AWS Security Hub for NIST 800-53 Revision 4 Compliance
Description:
AWS Security Hub is a security and compliance service that provides a comprehensive view of security alerts and compliance status across an AWS account. Enabling AWS Security Hub with the NIST 800-53 Revision 4 compliance standard ensures that security and compliance best practices are followed, helping to protect AWS resources and sensitive data.
Enabling this rule indicates that AWS Security Hub is not currently enabled for the AWS account and enables it with the NIST 800-53 Revision 4 compliance standard.
Troubleshooting Steps:
- 1.Verify that you have permission to enable AWS Security Hub for the AWS account. Ensure that you have the necessary IAM permissions.
- 2.Check if AWS Security Hub is already enabled. If it is already enabled, this rule is not applicable.
- 3.Review the AWS Security Hub documentation to understand its features and capabilities.
- 4.If you encounter any errors or issues during the enablement process, refer to the AWS Security Hub documentation and troubleshooting guides for assistance.
Necessary Code:
No code is required for this rule as it focuses on enabling AWS Security Hub with the NIST 800-53 Revision 4 compliance standard.
Step-by-Step Guide for Enabling AWS Security Hub with NIST 800-53:
- 1.
Log in to the AWS Management Console using appropriate credentials.
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Open the AWS Security Hub console.
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On the left side menu, click on "Settings".
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Under "Standards", click "Edit enabled standards".
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In the list of available standards, locate "NIST 800-53 Revision 4" and click the toggle switch to enable it.
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Click on "Save changes" to enable the NIST 800-53 Revision 4 compliance standard.
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After enabling the standard, navigate to the "Home" page of the AWS Security Hub console.
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On the "Home" page, click on "Enable AWS Security Hub".
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Review the "Enable AWS Security Hub" dialog box and ensure that the correct AWS account is selected.
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Click on the "Enable AWS Security Hub" button to enable AWS Security Hub for the selected account.
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Wait for AWS Security Hub to complete the provisioning process. This may take a few minutes.
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Once enabled, navigate to different sections of AWS Security Hub console, such as Findings, Insights, and Settings, to familiarize yourself with the available features and settings.
- 13.
Consider integrating AWS Security Hub with other AWS services to enhance visibility and streamline security operations.
Conclusion:
Enabling AWS Security Hub with the NIST 800-53 Revision 4 compliance standard ensures that your AWS account adheres to industry best practices for security and compliance. Following the provided steps will help you enable AWS Security Hub and benefit from its comprehensive view of security alerts and compliance status across your AWS resources.