Integrating with AWS
Last updated October 8, 2024
Integrating Vanta with AWS
Integrating Vanta with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is an essential step for organizations looking to automate their security and compliance monitoring. Vanta seamlessly connects with AWS to help you maintain control over your compliance requirements while offering visibility into your security posture. This guide will walk you through the integration process step by step.
Why Integrate Vanta with AWS?
AWS is a powerful cloud platform that many businesses rely on for hosting applications, data storage, and more. By integrating Vanta with AWS, organizations can: - Automate security checks to streamline compliance. - Gain comprehensive visibility into their AWS resources. - Simplify the process of achieving compliance certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up Integration
Follow these steps to successfully integrate Vanta with your AWS environment:
- Log in to your AWS Management Console.
- Navigate to the IAM (Identity and Access Management) service.
- Create a new user for Vanta by selecting 'Users' and then 'Add user'.
- Assign the user permissions by selecting 'Attach existing policies directly'.
- Search for and attach the following policies: - ReadOnlyAccess - AWSConfigUserAccess
- Complete the user creation and save the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key.
- Log in to your Vanta account.
- Navigate to the Integrations page in Vanta and select AWS.
- Enter the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key for the user you just created.
- Follow the prompts to complete the integration setup.
Additional Configuration
After the integration is set up, make sure to configure any additional settings in Vanta based on your organization’s requirements. This may include:
- Setting up alerts for unusual activity detected within your AWS account.
- Scheduling regular compliance reports based on your AWS resources.
- Reviewing user access to ensure only authorized personnel have access.
Conclusion
Integrating Vanta with AWS is a powerful way to enhance your organization’s security and compliance posture. By automating monitoring and compliance checks, you can focus more on your core business activities while managing your risks effectively. If you need additional support, don’t hesitate to reach out to Vanta’s customer support team for further assistance.