Public EBS Snapshots Stat Card

Overview

The "Public EBS Snapshots Stat Card" provides insights into EBS snapshots that are publicly accessible. Public snapshots can be accessed by anyone, making them a potential security risk if they contain sensitive data. This stat card helps IT and Security teams identify and manage public snapshots to ensure that no sensitive backup data is exposed to the public.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Security Monitoring:

   • The stat card helps IT teams identify public EBS snapshots that may unintentionally expose sensitive data. IT teams can take appropriate actions, such as making snapshots private or removing unnecessary data.

2. Compliance Management:

   • Many regulatory frameworks require data to be kept private and protected from public exposure. This stat card helps IT engineers ensure that no sensitive backups are exposed through public snapshots, reducing the risk of compliance violations.

3. Resource Cleanup:

   • Identifying and managing public snapshots helps IT teams clean up unnecessary or outdated snapshots that could pose security risks or take up valuable storage space.

For Security Engineers:

1. Data Exposure Risk:

   • Public EBS snapshots may expose sensitive data to unauthorized individuals, increasing the risk of data breaches. The stat card helps security engineers detect and mitigate this risk by identifying public snapshots that should be private.

2. Incident Prevention:

   • By regularly reviewing public EBS snapshots, security teams can ensure that sensitive backup data is not exposed and that backup practices meet organizational security standards.

3. Compliance:

   • Public snapshots may violate data protection regulations. The stat card helps ensure that no snapshot is publicly shared unless explicitly required, aligning with compliance requirements.