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Rule: AWS Security Hub should be enabled for an AWS Account

This rule ensures that AWS Security Hub is activated for optimal security measures.

RuleAWS Security Hub should be enabled for an AWS Account
FrameworkNIST 800-53 Revision 4
Severity
High

Rule Description:

AWS Security Hub is a security and compliance service that provides a comprehensive view of your AWS security posture. Enabling AWS Security Hub for an AWS Account helps to monitor and manage security and compliance across a wide range of services.

This particular rule ensures that AWS Security Hub is enabled specifically for compliance with the NIST 800-53 Revision 4 framework. NIST 800-53 Revision 4 is a set of security controls and guidelines issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to protect federal information systems.

When this rule is enforced, it ensures that AWS Security Hub is enabled and configured appropriately to align with the security requirements of NIST 800-53 Revision 4.

Troubleshooting Steps:

If AWS Security Hub is not enabled for an AWS Account, follow these troubleshooting steps to enable it:

  1. 1.
    Sign in to the AWS Management Console using the account root credentials.
  2. 2.
    Navigate to the AWS Security Hub service.
  3. 3.
    Click on "Enable Security Hub" to start the setup process.
  4. 4.
    Choose the desired AWS Region where you want to enable Security Hub.
  5. 5.
    Review the service details and click on "Enable Security Hub" to proceed.
  6. 6.
    Wait for the setup process to complete. This usually takes a few minutes.

Necessary Codes:

No specific codes are required for enabling AWS Security Hub. The setup process can be completed through the AWS Management Console.

Remediation Steps:

To remediate the issue and enable AWS Security Hub for NIST 800-53 Revision 4 compliance, follow these step-by-step guide:

  1. 1.
    Sign in to the AWS Management Console using the account root credentials.
  2. 2.
    Navigate to the AWS Security Hub service.
  3. 3.
    Click on "Enable Security Hub" to start the setup process.
  4. 4.
    Choose the desired AWS Region where you want to enable Security Hub.
  5. 5.
    Review the service details and click on "Enable Security Hub" to proceed.
  6. 6.
    Wait for the setup process to complete. This usually takes a few minutes.
  7. 7.
    Configure the Security Hub settings as per the NIST 800-53 Revision 4 requirements. This may include enabling specific security checks, integrations with other AWS services, and enabling automatic remediation actions.
  8. 8.
    Enable continuous compliance checks and configure desired compliance standards, including NIST 800-53 Revision 4, within the Security Hub console.
  9. 9.
    Review and monitor the compliance/assessment findings generated by Security Hub regularly to ensure ongoing compliance with NIST 800-53 Revision 4.
  10. 10.
    Address any security vulnerabilities or non-compliance issues identified by Security Hub by following the recommended remediation steps provided within the console or referring to other relevant AWS documentation specific to the identified issue.

By following these steps, AWS Security Hub will be enabled for NIST 800-53 Revision 4 compliance, and the necessary configurations can be applied to meet the security standards of the framework.

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