Enable AWS Config Rule
Ensure AWS Config is enabled across all regions.
| Rule | AWS Config should be enabled |
| Framework | NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) v1.1 |
| Severity | ✔ High |
Rule Description
The rule "AWS Config should be enabled for NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) v1" ensures that the AWS Config service is enabled and properly configured to adhere to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) version 1. This rule helps in maintaining visibility, monitoring, and compliance with the security controls specified by the NIST CSF.
Troubleshooting Steps
If the AWS Config service is not enabled or misconfigured, follow the steps below to troubleshoot the issue:
- 1.Check if the AWS Config service is enabled in your AWS account.
- 2.Verify that the AWS Config service is operating normally and does not have any error states.
- 3.Ensure that the AWS Config service is associated with the appropriate AWS resources and regions.
- 4.Check any error messages or warnings provided by the service, and resolve them accordingly.
- 5.Validate that the NIST CSF version 1 requirements are properly implemented in the AWS Config service.
Necessary Codes
No code is required for this rule as it pertains to the configuration and enabling of the AWS Config service.
Step-by-Step Remediation
To enable and configure the AWS Config service for NIST CSF version 1 compliance, follow the steps below:
- 1.
Log in to the AWS Management Console.
- 2.
Open the AWS Config service by navigating to the AWS Config page.
- 3.
Click on "Get started" to start the configuration process.
- 4.
In the "AWS Config Configuration" page, select the desired AWS resources that you want to monitor for compliance with NIST CSF version 1. You can choose from a wide range of resources such as EC2 instances, S3 buckets, IAM roles, etc. Ensure that the selection aligns with your desired compliance objectives.
- 5.
Choose the regions in which you want to enable the AWS Config service. It is recommended to enable the service in all applicable regions to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- 6.
Configure the delivery channel for AWS Config. This includes specifying an Amazon S3 bucket to store the configuration history and providing an AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) role for AWS Config to interact with the S3 bucket. Ensure that the bucket and IAM role adhere to the security best practices defined by AWS.
- 7.
Review the configuration summary and click on "Confirm" to enable the AWS Config service.
- 8.
Once enabled, AWS Config will start monitoring the configured resources and provide compliance reports based on the NIST CSF version 1 controls.
- 9.
Regularly review the AWS Config compliance reports and address any non-compliant resources or configurations.
- 10.
Periodically reassess and update the AWS Config configuration to align with any changes in the NIST CSF or your organization's compliance requirements.
By following these steps, you will enable and configure the AWS Config service to adhere to the NIST CSF version 1 controls, ensuring improved visibility and compliance in your AWS environment.