How to detect and monitor Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) access with AWS CloudTrail and Amazon CloudWatch
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The article explains how to monitor and detect Amazon S3 access using AWS CloudTrail and Amazon CloudWatch, focusing on tracking sensitive file access with detailed monitoring and alerting mechanisms.
- Uses CloudTrail Data Events to track specific S3 object-level activities
- Configures CloudWatch Metric Filters to detect file access attempts
- Creates CloudWatch Alarms to trigger notifications when sensitive files are accessed
- Sends email alerts via Amazon SNS when access events occur
- Provides granular monitoring for S3 bucket and object access patterns
The solution helps organizations enhance data security by providing near real-time monitoring and automated alerting for S3 data access, enabling quick incident response and improved visibility into storage usage.
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