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Published inApr 2024
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Laurent Mathieu
Laurent Mathieu
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Laurent Mathieu

Laurent Mathieu is a seasoned Cybersecurity & AWS Cloud Consultant and Instructor with a rich history spanning two decades in cybersecurity across various domains and regions. He holds several professional qualifications, including ISC2 CISSP, ISACA CISM, CSA CCSK, as well as 6 AWS certifications. Over the past decade, he has developed a keen interest in cloud computing, particularly AWS cloud security. As an active member of the AWS Community Builder program since 2020, Laurent is at the forefront of AWS developments. He has developed various training materials and led multiple webinars and bootcamps on AWS and security. Besides his instructional work, Laurent provides AWS consulting services to various startups and SaaS providers.
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Beyond basic auditing with CloudTrail

In this section, we will delve deeper into the advanced auditing features offered by CloudTrail, moving beyond basic logging capabilities to explore sophisticated monitoring and troubleshooting techniques. CloudTrail, renowned for its comprehensive logging capabilities, provides a detailed record of API calls, user activities, and other interactions within AWS services, answering the crucial question, Who did what, where, and when?

Best practices for configuring CloudTrail trails

Configuring CloudTrail trails effectively is a first step, yet it is essential to maximize the benefits of AWS auditing. The following best practices should be considered when setting up CloudTrail:

  • Comprehensive event logging: Configure trails to log all management and data events across all AWS regions, ensuring a complete audit trail for every activity and providing a broad view of operations and security incidents.
  • Selective event logging for efficiency...
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Published in: Apr 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781805125440

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Laurent Mathieu

Laurent Mathieu is a seasoned Cybersecurity & AWS Cloud Consultant and Instructor with a rich history spanning two decades in cybersecurity across various domains and regions. He holds several professional qualifications, including ISC2 CISSP, ISACA CISM, CSA CCSK, as well as 6 AWS certifications. Over the past decade, he has developed a keen interest in cloud computing, particularly AWS cloud security. As an active member of the AWS Community Builder program since 2020, Laurent is at the forefront of AWS developments. He has developed various training materials and led multiple webinars and bootcamps on AWS and security. Besides his instructional work, Laurent provides AWS consulting services to various startups and SaaS providers.
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