AWS Podcast #714: Beyond Compliance: Assess, audit, and evaluate with AWS Config
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Mar 31, 2025 In this conversation, Rodolfo Brenes, a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS with expertise in cloud governance, dives into the power of AWS Config. He discusses how AWS Config automates compliance checks and enhances security through continuous monitoring. Listeners learn about utilizing managed rules and conformance packs to meet compliance standards like HIPAA and PCI. Rodolfo also highlights best practices for multi-account setups, tracking resources efficiently, and leveraging automation for operational efficiency.
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AWS Config Overview
- AWS Config assesses, audits, and evaluates resources.
- It provides visibility into your AWS environment for compliance and security.
Enable AWS Config
- Enable AWS Config in your accounts and regions to understand what's running.
- It records resources and tracks configuration changes, creating a timeline.
Resource Visibility
- AWS Config provides a dashboard showing all tracked resources and changes.
- Use aggregators for organization-wide visibility across accounts and regions.