Unencrypted Volumes Stat Card

Overview

The "Unencrypted Volumes Stat Card" provides insights into Elastic Block Store (EBS) volumes in your AWS environment that are not encrypted. Encryption is a critical security measure to protect data at rest. This stat card helps IT and Security teams identify unencrypted volumes, ensuring that sensitive data stored on EBS volumes is adequately protected in accordance with security policies and compliance requirements.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Data Security:

   • Unencrypted volumes pose a security risk as data stored on them is vulnerable to unauthorized access. The stat card allows IT teams to quickly identify unencrypted volumes and take action to ensure that they are properly encrypted, protecting data from potential breaches.

2. Compliance Management:

   • Many security and regulatory frameworks require encryption for all sensitive data stored in cloud environments. By identifying unencrypted volumes, IT engineers can ensure compliance with encryption standards and prevent violations that may lead to fines or reputational damage.

3. Resource Management:

   • The stat card helps IT teams track unencrypted volumes and prioritize them for encryption. This ensures that resources are used efficiently and that the environment remains secure and compliant.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Mitigation:

   • Unencrypted volumes increase the risk of data exposure. By identifying and addressing these volumes, security engineers can minimize the likelihood of data breaches or leaks, particularly for sensitive or regulated data.

2. Audit and Monitoring:

   • The stat card helps security teams monitor encryption compliance and audit unencrypted volumes, ensuring that the organization meets security standards and regulatory requirements for data protection.

3. Incident Prevention:

   • Unencrypted volumes are often targeted by attackers. The stat card helps security engineers identify these volumes before they can become a target for malicious activity, reducing the organization's exposure to potential security incidents.

By leveraging the "Unencrypted Volumes Stat Card," IT and Security teams can ensure that data is securely encrypted, mitigate risks related to unprotected data, and maintain compliance with security policies and regulatory standards.