Cloud Security Posture Overview
This page summarizes key outcomes from a Scout Suite assessment. AI observations highlight patterns that could potentially raise risk and propose actions that could reduce exposure.
Excessive IAM Privileges
Wide role assignments and long-lived keys could potentially allow lateral movement. Shorten key lifetimes and adopt least-privilege templates.
Publicly Exposed Storage
Several buckets expose read access. Restrict ACLs; enforce block-public-access controls; enable object-level encryption at rest.
Network Ingress Risks
Open security groups on 0.0.0.0/0 for SSH/RDP could potentially raise compromise risk. Limit to bastion subnets with MFA.
Logging Gaps
Gaps exist in audit trails. Turn on comprehensive logging, centralized retention, and alert routes for high-signal events.
| Service | Findings | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| IAM | 41 | High |
| S3 / Storage | 29 | High |
| VPC / Network | 22 | Medium |
| Compute | 18 | Medium |
| KMS / Crypto | 7 | Low |
S3 bucket public read
Block public access; attach least-privilege bucket policy; enable default encryption.
Security group allows 0.0.0.0/0
Limit ingress to office CIDRs or a hardened bastion; enforce key-based auth.
IAM policies with * actions
Replace with scoped actions; adopt permission boundaries; rotate keys within 90 days.
CloudTrail / Activity logs disabled
Enable org-wide logging; centralise to a locked account; add S3 access logs.
Unencrypted database snapshots
Turn on encryption at rest; enforce KMS CMKs; restrict snapshot sharing.
Weak password policy
Raise length and complexity; require MFA for console access; set session limits.