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How to use AWS Config proactive rules and AWS CloudFormation Hooks to prevent creation of noncompliant cloud resources

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The article discusses how to use AWS Config proactive rules and AWS CloudFormation Hooks to prevent the creation of non-compliant cloud resources.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Overview of the solution
  • Deployment instructions:
    • Creating AWS Config Rules
    • Environment setup
    • Initiating the project
    • Hook model
    • Hook handler code
    • Registering and enabling the hook
  • Testing the hook
  • Cleanup steps
  • Conclusion


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