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AWS Artifact and Macie

Updated Aug 30, 2020 ·
NOTES

This is not an exhaustive documentation of all the existing AWS Services. These are summarized notes that I used for the AWS Certifications.

To see the complete documentation, please go to: AWS documentation

AWS Macie​

AWS Macie is a security service that uses machine learning to automatically discover, classify, and protect sensitive data in AWS. It helps organizations recognize and secure personally identifiable information (PII) and intellectual property.

  • Identifies PII, sensitive data or intellectual property.
  • Provides dashboards and alerts for more visibility into how data can be accessed.
  • Monitors data access activity for anomalies, and generates detailed alerts.
  • Protects data stored in S3

How Macie Works​

  • Uses machine learning to scan and classify data.
  • Generates alerts for suspicious activity.
  • Provides visual insights through dashboards.
  • Continuously updates with new data patterns.

Use Cases - Macie​

  • Data protection
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Security monitoring
  • Risk management

AWS Artifact​

AWS Artifact is a go-to central resource for compliance-related information that helps organizations meet their security and compliance requirements when using AWS services.

  • Compliance reports
  • Online agreements
  • Audit support

Key Features​

  • SOC reports
  • PCI-DSS documentation
  • ISO certifications
  • GDPR compliance resources
  • FedRAMP information
  • HIPAA compliance details

How Artifact Works​

  • Easy access via AWS Management Console.
  • Search and filter options.
  • Regular updates with the latest compliance information.

Use Cases - Artifact​

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Audit preparation
  • Security assurance