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💼 4.3 Ensure a log metric filter and alarm exist for usage of 'root' account

  • ID: /frameworks/cis-aws-v1.3.0/04/03

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Real-time monitoring of API calls can be achieved by directing CloudTrail Logs to CloudWatch Logs and establishing corresponding metric filters and alarms. It is recommended that a metric filter and alarm be established for root login attempts.

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💼 CIS AWS v1.2.0 → 💼 3.3 Ensure a log metric filter and alarm exist for usage of 'root' account1no data
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🛡️ AWS CloudTrail Root Account Usage Monitoring is not enabled🟢⚪🟢 x2, ⚪ x1no data