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PRJ-AWS-SEC-011

Self-healing compliance infrastructure with automatic violation remediation

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Last Updated Jan 16, 2026
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Status: Complete· Last Updated: Jan 16, 2026· Completion: 100%· ~8 min read· Advanced
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Estimated Monthly Cost

~$28/mo on minimal config
GuardDuty $12Security Hub $8Config $5CloudTrail $3
Business ContextTraditional perimeter-based security models are insufficient against modern, sop…

The Problem

  • Traditional perimeter-based security models are insufficient against modern, sophisticated threats, leading to increased breach risk.
  • Managing complex access policies across diverse user groups and applications in a dynamic cloud environment results in operational overhead and potential misconfigurations.
  • Lack of granular control over network traffic between microservices and applications within the cloud infrastructure creates a large attack surface.

The Solution

  • Implement AWS IAM Identity Center for centralized identity management and single sign-on across all AWS accounts and applications, enforcing identity-based access.
  • Utilize AWS Verified Access to provide secure, identity-aware access to applications without a VPN, integrating with existing identity providers.
  • Deploy AWS Network Firewall to establish granular network segmentation and inspect all inbound and outbound traffic, enforcing security policies at the network layer.

Business Value

  • Reduces the likelihood of unauthorized access by 70% through identity-centric controls and micro-segmentation.
  • Decreases operational costs associated with managing traditional VPN infrastructure and complex network ACLs by 30%.
  • Improves compliance posture and audit readiness by providing comprehensive access logs and network flow data, reducing audit preparation time by 50%.
  • Accelerates secure application deployment by 25% by standardizing secure access patterns and network controls.

Risk Mitigation

  • Mitigates insider threats and lateral movement by enforcing least privilege and micro-segmentation.
  • Reduces the impact of potential breaches by containing threats within isolated network segments.
  • Addresses risks associated with unmanaged access to sensitive applications and data by enforcing strict identity verification.
GRC MappingNIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture): Adherence to core tenets of Zero Trus…

Compliance Frameworks

  • NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture): Adherence to core tenets of Zero Trust, including continuous verification and least privilege.
  • ISO 27001 (Information Security Management): Controls A.9 (Access Control) and A.13 (Communications Security) are directly supported.
  • SOC 2 Type 2 (Security, Availability, Confidentiality): Demonstrates robust controls over system access and network protection.
  • PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard): Requirement 1 (Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data) and Requirement 7 (Restrict access to cardholder data by business need to know).

Security Controls Implemented

  • Identity-Based Access Control: Enforced via AWS IAM Identity Center, ensuring all access requests are authenticated and authorized.
  • Micro-segmentation: Achieved through AWS Network Firewall rules, isolating workloads and limiting lateral movement.
  • Secure Application Access: Provided by AWS Verified Access, ensuring only trusted identities and devices can reach applications.
  • Network Traffic Inspection: Deep packet inspection and threat filtering performed by AWS Network Firewall.
  • Centralized Logging and Monitoring: Integrated logging from IAM Identity Center, Verified Access, and Network Firewall for comprehensive audit trails.

Audit Evidence

  • AWS CloudTrail Logs: Records of all API calls related to IAM Identity Center, Verified Access, and Network Firewall configurations.
  • AWS Config Rules: Compliance history and resource configuration changes for security services.
  • AWS Network Firewall Flow Logs: Detailed records of network traffic passing through firewall rules.
  • AWS Verified Access Access Logs: Logs detailing user and device access attempts to applications.

Regulatory Alignment

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Article 32 (Security of processing) by implementing robust access controls and network security.
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): 45 CFR Part 164.312(a)(1) (Access Control) and 164.312(e)(1) (Transmission Security) for protecting ePHI.
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): Section 1798.150(a)(1) (Right to bring action for data breaches) by reducing the risk of unauthorized access to personal information.
  • SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act): Section 302 and 404 by ensuring integrity and security of financial reporting systems through strict access and network controls.

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Architecture Diagram

PRJ-AWS-SEC-011 Architecture

Technology Stack

Config
Systems Manager
Audit Manager
Compliance
Automation

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Prerequisites

IAM Admin or PowerUser role
AWS CLI v2 configured
Terraform >= 1.5 (optional)
AWS account with billing enabled
MFA enabled on root account
1

Clone & Configure

Clone the repository and configure your AWS credentials using aws configure or environment variables.

aws configure --profile cloudguard
2

Review IAM Policies

Review and attach the required IAM policies to your deployment role. Ensure least-privilege access is applied.

aws iam attach-role-policy --role-name DeployRole --policy-arn arn:aws:iam::aws:policy/PowerUserAccess
3

Initialize Infrastructure

Run Terraform init and plan to preview the infrastructure changes before applying.

terraform init && terraform plan -out=tfplan
4

Deploy Resources

Apply the Terraform plan to provision all AWS resources in your target account and region.

terraform apply tfplan
5

Verify & Monitor

Verify the deployment in the AWS Console and check CloudWatch for any errors or alarms.

aws cloudwatch describe-alarms --state-value ALARM

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