All AMIs Stat Card

Overview

The "All AMIs Stat Card" provides a comprehensive overview of all Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) in your AWS environment. AMIs are essential for creating new EC2 instances, as they contain the operating system, application server, and other configurations. This stat card helps IT and Security teams track, manage, and audit all AMIs in use, ensuring that they are secure, up-to-date, and compliant with organizational standards.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Resource Management:

   • The stat card helps IT teams monitor the lifecycle of AMIs, including which ones are actively in use and which ones are obsolete. This allows for efficient management of AMIs and the decommissioning of unused ones, saving storage costs and improving operational efficiency.

2. Version Control:

   • Tracking the versions of AMIs allows IT engineers to ensure that EC2 instances are launched with the latest configurations and patches. This reduces the risk of deploying instances with outdated or vulnerable software configurations.

3. Automated Deployment:

   • IT teams can use this stat card to identify and use the correct AMIs for automated deployments, ensuring consistency across environments and minimizing the risk of configuration drift.

For Security Engineers:

1. Security Posture:

   • AMIs that are not regularly updated may contain unpatched vulnerabilities or outdated configurations. This stat card helps security engineers identify outdated AMIs and ensure that all EC2 instances are launched with secure, up-to-date images.

2. Compliance and Auditing:

   • Many compliance standards require that only approved and secure AMIs be used to launch instances. The stat card provides visibility into all AMIs, helping security engineers ensure that only compliant and trusted AMIs are in use within the environment.

3. Incident Detection:

   • If an unauthorized AMI is used to launch EC2 instances, it could indicate a misconfiguration or security breach. This stat card helps security teams detect unauthorized AMIs and take corrective action to secure the environment.

By using the "All AMIs Stat Card," IT and Security teams can ensure that AMIs are securely managed, up-to-date, and aligned with organizational security policies, reducing the risk of security incidents and improving operational efficiency.