Description

AWS Config is a service that enables you to assess, audit, and evaluate the configurations of your AWS resources to ensure compliance and security.

How It Works

• Continuously monitors and records AWS resource configurations.
• Evaluates recorded configurations against desired configurations.
• Provides detailed reports on resource compliance and changes over time.

Benefits

• Continuous monitoring of AWS resource configurations.
• Automated compliance checks against predefined rules.
• Detailed change tracking and history for resource configurations.
• Easy integration with other AWS services for enhanced security and management.
• Helps in maintaining security and operational best practices.

Limitations

• Costs can increase with a high number of resources and frequent changes.
• Requires initial setup and configuration of rules and policies.
• Limited to AWS resources and environments.

Features

• Continuous monitoring and recording of resource configurations.
• Customizable rules for compliance checks and audits.