github.com/khulnasoft-lab/defsec@v1.0.5-0.20230827010352-5e9f46893d95/avd_docs/aws/cloudwatch/AVD-AWS-0155/docs.md (about)

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     2  You can do real-time monitoring of API calls by directing CloudTrail logs to CloudWatch Logs and establishing corresponding metric filters and alarms.   
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     4  CIS recommends that you create a metric filter and alarm for changes to AWS Config configuration settings. Monitoring these changes helps ensure sustained visibility of configuration items in the account.
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     6  ### Impact
     7  Changes to the configuration of AWS Config may indicate malicious activity. Without alerting on changes, visibility of this activity is reduced.
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    12  ### Links
    13  - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/awscloudtrail/latest/userguide/cloudwatch-alarms-for-cloudtrail.html
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