Enable AWS Security Hub Rule
This rule emphasizes enabling AWS Security Hub for optimal security measures.
| Rule | AWS Security Hub should be enabled for an AWS Account |
| Framework | NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) v1.1 |
| Severity | ✔ High |
Enable AWS Security Hub for the AWS Account
Description
AWS Security Hub is a comprehensive security service that provides users with a centralized view of their security posture across different AWS accounts and regions. Enabling AWS Security Hub allows users to identify, prioritize, and respond to security issues and vulnerabilities, supporting adherence to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) v1.
Troubleshooting Steps (if applicable)
- 1.Ensure that you have sufficient permissions to enable Security Hub in your AWS account.
- 2.Verify that your AWS account is not part of an organization that has a Security Hub master account. If it is, you may need to contact the master account administrator to enable Security Hub for your account.
- 3.Confirm that the AWS Region you are enabling Security Hub in supports the service.
Necessary Codes (if applicable)
There are no specific codes required to enable AWS Security Hub, as it can be enabled through the AWS Management Console or via AWS CLI commands.
Step-by-Step Guide
Enabling AWS Security Hub via AWS Management Console:
- 1.Log in to the AWS Management Console: [link to AWS Management Console].
- 2.Go to the AWS Security Hub service.
- 3.Click on the "Enable Security Hub" button.
- 4.Select the AWS account and the AWS Region where you want to enable Security Hub.
- 5.Choose the desired automatic remediation preferences, if applicable.
- 6.Review the settings and click on the "Enable Security Hub" button to enable Security Hub for the selected account and region.
Enabling AWS Security Hub via AWS CLI:
- 1.Install and configure the AWS CLI on your local machine if you haven't already.
- 2.Open a terminal or command prompt.
- 3.To enable AWS Security Hub, run the following command:
aws securityhub enable-security-hub --enable-default-standards --region <your-region>
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<your-region>- 1.If successful, you will receive a response confirming the enabling of Security Hub.
Conclusion
Enabling AWS Security Hub for your AWS Account ensures that you have a centralized view of your security posture and helps support adherence to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) v1. By following the provided step-by-step guide, you can enable Security Hub via the AWS Management Console or AWS CLI.