Privately Shared EBS Snapshots Stat Card

Overview

The "Privately Shared EBS Snapshots Stat Card" provides insights into EBS snapshots that are shared privately within your AWS environment. EBS snapshots are backups of EC2 volumes, and sharing them privately allows specific accounts to access and restore these backups. This stat card helps IT and Security teams monitor the sharing status of snapshots to ensure that they are shared securely with the right accounts.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Snapshot Management:

   • The stat card helps IT teams track which EBS snapshots are shared with specific accounts, ensuring that only authorized users have access to important backups.

2. Resource Optimization:

   • By monitoring privately shared snapshots, IT engineers can ensure that snapshots are properly shared with only the necessary teams or services, reducing unnecessary data exposure.

3. Access Control:

   • Tracking the sharing settings of EBS snapshots helps IT engineers manage access permissions effectively and ensure that sensitive backup data is not inadvertently shared with unauthorized accounts.

For Security Engineers:

1. Data Security:

   • Sharing EBS snapshots introduces security risks if they are shared with unauthorized accounts. This stat card helps security engineers monitor private snapshot sharing to ensure that backup data is protected and access is restricted to trusted users.

2. Compliance:

   • Ensuring that EBS snapshots are shared securely is essential for maintaining compliance with data protection regulations. The stat card helps security teams verify that snapshot sharing practices align with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.

3. Incident Detection:

   • The stat card helps detect unauthorized or misconfigured snapshot sharing, enabling security engineers to respond to potential incidents promptly.