Ensure a log metric filter and alarm exist for AWS Config configuration changes
| Property | |
|---|---|
| Language |  |
| Severity |  |
| Service | cloudwatch |
| Provider | AWS |
Description#
You can do real-time monitoring of API calls by directing CloudTrail logs to CloudWatch Logs and establishing corresponding metric filters and alarms.
CIS recommends that you create a metric filter and alarm for changes to AWS Config configuration settings. Monitoring these changes helps ensure sustained visibility of configuration items in the account.
Resolution#
Create an alarm to alert on AWS Config configuration changes