Benchmark: 2.2.5.b. Examine the documentation and security parameters to verify enabled functions are documented and support secure configuration
Description
Unnecessary functions can provide additional opportunities for malicious individuals to gain access to a system. By removing unnecessary functionality, organizations can focus on securing the functions that are required and reduce the risk that unknown functions will be exploited. Including this in server-hardening standards and processes addresses the specific security implications associated with unnecessary functions (for example, by removing/disabling FTP or the web server if the server will not be performing those functions).
Usage
Install the mod:
mkdir dashboardscd dashboardspowerpipe mod initpowerpipe mod install github.com/turbot/steampipe-mod-aws-complianceStart the Powerpipe server:
steampipe service startpowerpipe serverOpen http://localhost:9033 in your browser and select 2.2.5.b. Examine the documentation and security parameters to verify enabled functions are documented and support secure configuration.
Run this benchmark in your terminal:
powerpipe benchmark run aws_compliance.benchmark.pci_dss_v321_requirement_2_2_5_bSnapshot and share results via Turbot Pipes:
powerpipe benchmark run aws_compliance.benchmark.pci_dss_v321_requirement_2_2_5_b --shareControls
- EC2 instances should be managed by AWS Systems Manager
- SSM managed instance associations should be compliant
- SSM managed instance patching should be compliant