All Streams

Overview

The "All Streams" widget provides a comprehensive view of all Kinesis streams in the AWS environment. This insight helps monitor the configuration, usage, and status of streams to ensure optimal performance and security.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Stream Visibility:

   • Ensures complete visibility into all active streams, aiding in efficient monitoring and troubleshooting.

2. Resource Management:

   • Identifies underutilized or misconfigured streams to optimize costs and performance.

3. Audit Readiness:

   • Maintains a record of streams for audits, ensuring alignment with operational standards and policies.

For Security Engineers:

1. Threat Detection:

   • Flags unexpected stream creation or deletion events that might indicate unauthorized activity.

2. Compliance Monitoring:

   • Verifies that stream configurations adhere to security policies and best practices.

3. Risk Reduction:

   • Helps identify streams with excessive or unnecessary permissions to minimize the attack surface.