Enable AWS Security Hub Rule
Ensure compliance by enabling AWS Security Hub for your AWS Account.
| Rule | AWS Security Hub should be enabled for an AWS Account |
| Framework | NIST 800-53 Revision 5 |
| Severity | ✔ High |
Rule Description
This rule mandates the enabling of AWS Security Hub for an AWS Account to align with the security requirements outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 (NIST 800-53r5).
AWS Security Hub provides a comprehensive view of security alerts and compliance status across an AWS account. It offers insights into potential security risks, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities, allowing organizations to proactively address these issues and ensure compliance with relevant standards such as NIST 800-53r5.
Troubleshooting Steps
If AWS Security Hub is not enabled for the AWS Account, follow the steps outlined below to troubleshoot and enable it:
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Check Security Hub Status: Verify if Security Hub is already enabled for your AWS Account. To do this, log in to the AWS Management Console and navigate to the Security Hub service. If Security Hub is already enabled, you can proceed to the next step.
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Enable Security Hub: If Security Hub is not enabled, you can enable it by following these steps:
- Log in to the AWS Management Console.
- Navigate to the Security Hub service.
- Click on "Enable Security Hub" to initiate the setup process.
- Configure the settings as per your requirements, including the choice of AWS regions to enable Security Hub.
- Review and confirm the settings to complete the enabling process.
- 3.
Verify Security Hub Status: Once enabled, verify the status of Security Hub to ensure it is active and functioning as expected. You can do this by checking the Security Hub dashboard, which provides an overview of security findings and compliance checks.
Necessary Codes
No specific codes are required to enable AWS Security Hub for an AWS Account. The setup is performed through the AWS Management Console.
Remediation Steps
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Login to AWS Management Console: Access the AWS Management Console with appropriate credentials.
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Navigate to Security Hub: Once logged in, search for "Security Hub" in the AWS Management Console search bar, and click on the "Security Hub" service that appears.
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Enable Security Hub: On the Security Hub dashboard, click on the "Enable Security Hub" button to initiate the setup process.
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Configure Settings: In the setup wizard, you can configure various settings such as enabling Security Hub in specific AWS regions, association with CloudWatch Events, and integration with AWS Config. Customize these settings as per your requirements.
- 5.
Review and Confirm: After configuring the settings, review the summary of your choices and ensure everything is as expected. Click on the "Confirm" button to complete the enabling process.
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Verify Security Hub Status: Once enabled, verify the status of Security Hub to ensure it is active and functioning properly. Navigate to the Security Hub dashboard, where you can find an overview of security findings, compliance checks, and any other relevant information.
Conclusion
Enabling AWS Security Hub for an AWS Account aligns with the security requirements specified in the NIST 800-53 Revision 5. By following the provided steps, you can ensure the proper setup of Security Hub and gain valuable insights into the security posture and compliance status of your AWS environment.