Amazon Inspector

Question 1

Key Concepts of Amazon Inspector?

Answer 1

Memory Hook: “Finds, Reports, Fixes”

• Scans automatically for vulnerabilities.
• Generates reports with issues.
• Provides suggestions to fix security gaps.

Example Sentence: Amazon Inspector identified a critical vulnerability in our system.

Question 2

How is Amazon Inspector used?

Answer 2

Memory Hook: “Continuous Protection”

• Monitors continuously for security threats.
• Checks for compliance with security standards.
• Used to protect EC2 and containers.

Additional Information: Amazon Inspector is a valuable tool for maintaining the security of AWS resources.

Question 3

Why use Amazon Inspector?

Answer 3

Memory Hook: “Secure AWS Resources”

• To automate security checks.
• To fix vulnerabilities quickly.
• To ensure ongoing compliance.

Amazon Inspector helps organizations maintain a secure AWS environment.

Question 4

AWS Inspector Agent:
Memory Hook: “Data Collector for Security”

Answer 4

Installed on EC2 instances.
• Collects data (like system activity and configurations).
• Sends data to Amazon Inspector for security analysis.
• Helps identify vulnerabilities in the instance.

Question 5

AWS Inspector Agent:
Memory Hook: “Data Collector for Security”

Answer 5

Installed on EC2 instances.
Collects data (like system activity and configurations).
Sends data to Amazon Inspector for security analysis.
Helps identify vulnerabilities in the instance.

Question 6

CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures):

Answer 6

Detects known security vulnerabilities in your EC2 instances (e.g., unpatched software).
Uses the CVE database to identify and report issues.

Question 7

CIS (Center for Internet Security):
Checks for compliance

Answer 7

with industry-standard best practices (CIS benchmarks).
Ensures your environment follows security hardening guidelines.