| name | cis-aws-database-3.9 |
| description | Ensure Monitoring and Logging is Enabled |
| category | cis-database |
| version | 2.0.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","aws","database","rds","monitoring","logging","cloudwatch","audit"] |
| cis_id | 3.9 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS AWS Database Services Benchmark v2.0.0 |
| tech_stack | ["aws"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["cis-aws-database-3.11"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
3.9 Ensure Monitoring and Logging is Enabled (Manual)
Description
This control ensures that monitoring and logging are enabled for Amazon RDS instances to detect, investigate, and respond to security events and operational issues.
Rationale
Monitoring and logging provide visibility into database activity, enabling detection of unauthorized access, performance issues, and security incidents.
Impact
If the individual is not monitoring and logging their activity it allows the attacker to attack the system and extract or destroy data.
Audit Procedure
Using AWS Console
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Sign into the AWS Management Console
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Open the Amazon RDS Console
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Select the RDS Instance
- Choose the Amazon RDS instance you want to enable monitoring and logging.
- Click on the instance name to access its details page.
- In the instance details page, navigate to the
Configuration or Monitoring & Logs section.
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Enable Enhanced Monitoring
- Under the
Monitoring section.
- Click on the
Modify button or Edit option to enable enhanced monitoring.
- Choose the desired monitoring granularity (1-minute or 5-minute intervals) and the retention period for the monitoring data.
- Click
Continue or Save to apply the changes.
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Enable Enhanced Logging
- Under the
Logs or Monitoring & Logs section.
- Click on the
Modify button or Edit option to enable enhanced logging.
- Choose the desired log types to enable, such as general, error, slow query, or audit logs.
- Configure the log file retention period based on your needs.
- Select the destination for the logs, such as Amazon CloudWatch Logs or an Amazon S3 bucket.
- Configure the log format and other settings if applicable.