Enable AWS Security Hub Rule
This rule focuses on enabling AWS Security Hub for an AWS account to ensure system and information integrity.
| Rule | AWS Security Hub should be enabled for an AWS Account |
| Framework | NIST 800-53 Revision 4 |
| Severity | ✔ High |
Enable AWS Security Hub for an AWS Account
AWS Security Hub is a comprehensive security and compliance service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It helps centralize and automate the process of conducting security and compliance checks across various AWS resources and accounts. Enabling AWS Security Hub for an AWS Account ensures that security and compliance-related findings are continuously monitored, and related insights and recommendations are provided.
Description of the Rule
The rule requires enabling AWS Security Hub in an AWS Account to ensure compliance with the security standards defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4. This publication provides a comprehensive set of security controls for federal information systems within the United States.
Troubleshooting Steps
If AWS Security Hub is not already enabled for the AWS Account, the following troubleshooting steps can be performed:
- 1.
Ensure the appropriate permissions are granted to the user or role attempting to enable AWS Security Hub. The user or role should have the necessary permissions, such as
.securityhub:EnableSecurityHub - 2.
Verify that you have administrative access to the AWS Account to enable AWS Security Hub. If you are using a role, ensure that the role has administrative privileges.
- 3.
Check if AWS Organizations is enabled for your account. If you are using an AWS Organizations management account, you need to enable AWS Security Hub at the organization level.
- 4.
Ensure that your AWS Account has the necessary AWS Config rules enabled. AWS Security Hub relies on AWS Config to collect the configuration and compliance data necessary for generating findings.
Necessary Code (if applicable)
If you prefer to enable AWS Security Hub programmatically, you can use the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) or AWS Software Development Kits (SDKs) with the following code:
aws securityhub enable-security-hub --region <region-name>
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<region-name>Step-by-Step Guide for Enabling AWS Security Hub
To enable AWS Security Hub for an AWS Account, follow these steps:
- 1.
Sign in to the AWS Management Console using your AWS Account credentials.
- 2.
Navigate to the AWS Security Hub service page.
- 3.
Click on the "Get started" button or "Enable Security Hub" button to begin the setup process.
- 4.
In the "Enable Security Hub" wizard, choose the AWS Account for which you want to enable Security Hub.
- 5.
Configure the settings according to your requirements. This may include specifying the AWS region and enabling automatic resource data collection.
- 6.
(Optional) Configure integration with AWS Organizations if you want to enable Security Hub at the organization level.
- 7.
Review the selected settings and click on the "Enable Security Hub" button to start the enablement process.
- 8.
Wait for the AWS Security Hub service to be enabled for your AWS Account. This may take a few minutes.
- 9.
Once enabled, AWS Security Hub will start aggregating and analyzing security findings across your AWS resources. You can access the findings and recommendations through the AWS Security Hub console or programmatically using the AWS API.
Conclusion
Enabling AWS Security Hub for an AWS Account ensures that security and compliance-related findings are continuously monitored and addressed. By following the step-by-step guide, you can easily enable AWS Security Hub and leverage its capabilities to enhance the security and compliance posture of your AWS resources.