
Amazon EC2 Allowed AMIs now integrates with AWS Config, enabling automatic monitoring and detection of instances launched with unapproved Amazon Machine Images through a new AWS Config rule.


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Amazon EC2 Allowed AMIs now integrates with AWS Config, providing enhanced monitoring and governance for Amazon Machine Images (AMIs).
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<li>New AWS Config rule enables automatic detection of instances launched with non-approved AMIs</li>
<li>Helps track instance launch patterns and identify potential compliance issues</li>
<li>Scans existing and new instances for unapproved AMIs</li>
<li>Rule is disabled by default and can be enabled via AWS CLI, SDKs, or Console</li>
<li>Works with Allowed AMIs' audit-mode functionality to provide insights before enforcing strict controls</li>
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This integration simplifies AMI governance by providing proactive monitoring and detection of unauthorized instance launches.
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Amazon EC2 Allowed AMIs now integrates with AWS Config

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