EC2 Storage Events

Overview

The "EC2 Storage Events" chart tracks and visualizes significant storage-related activities within your EC2 environment. This includes events like volume attachments, detachments, snapshots, and modifications. By monitoring storage events, IT and Security teams can ensure that EC2 instances' storage resources are properly managed and secure.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Storage Resource Management:

   • The chart helps IT teams track changes to EC2 storage resources, such as the creation of new volumes or the attachment/detachment of existing volumes. This visibility ensures that resources are being efficiently used and that unnecessary volumes are not left unattached.

2. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:

   • If storage-related issues arise (e.g., performance degradation or volume unavailability), the chart helps IT engineers quickly identify the root cause by reviewing relevant storage events and the associated EC2 instance activity.

3. Optimization and Scaling:

   • By reviewing storage events, IT teams can identify opportunities to optimize storage usage, scale up storage capacity where needed, and ensure that volumes are appropriately sized to meet performance demands.

For Security Engineers:

1. Security Monitoring:

   • EC2 storage events may indicate security concerns, such as unauthorized volume modifications or detachment. The chart helps security engineers monitor these events and detect potential security risks, such as data exfiltration or malicious volume access.

2. Incident Detection:

   • Storage events like unplanned detachment or deletion of volumes could signal a security incident. The chart provides real-time data, helping security teams quickly respond to potential threats.

3. Compliance and Audit Tracking:

   • Many compliance regulations require strict monitoring of storage events. By tracking these events, security engineers can ensure that storage activities are logged and compliant with organizational security policies and regulatory frameworks.

By leveraging the "EC2 Storage Events" chart, IT and Security teams can maintain visibility into storage activities, ensuring proper resource management, improving performance, and mitigating security risks.