AWS CloudTrail for auditing and security
AWS CloudTrail is a sentinel standing vigilant over the realm of auditing and security. Imagine if every footstep, every whisper, and every movement within a vast empire were chronicled meticulously. CloudTrail performs a similar role for your AWS environment, documenting each API call and giving detailed information of who did what and when. CloudTrail comes in as a gold standard for organizations to audit and ensure each and every action within AWS meets the necessary compliance requirements.
With this understanding, let us understand the intricacies of setting up and configuring CloudTrail.
Setting up and configuring CloudTrail
The following is the simplified guide to setting up and configuring CloudTrail:
- Log in to the AWS console: Begin by signing into the AWS management console. Navigate to the services drop-down menu and select CloudTrail:
Figure 10.2 – CloudTrail service selection...
