VPC
Flow Logs is a feature that enables you to capture information about the IP traffic going to
and from network interfaces in your VPC. Flow log data can be published to the following locations:
Amazon CloudWatch Logs, Amazon S3, or Amazon Data Firehose. After you create a flow log, you can
retrieve and view the flow log records in the log group, bucket, or delivery stream that you
configured
CyberMon integrates with AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Flow Logs to enhance its
network monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities. This integration leverages
VPC Flow Logs to provide detailed insights into network traffic within an AWS environment, enabling
comprehensive visibility and improved security management.
Log Collection
CyberMon collects and ingests VPC Flow Logs from AWS, which capture information about the IP traffic going to and from network interfaces in the VPC. This integration ensures that CyberMon has access to granular network traffic data for analysis.
Network Traffic Monitoring
By integrating VPC Flow Logs, CyberMon continuously monitors network traffic within the AWS environment. This includes tracking inbound and outbound traffic, identifying communication patterns, and detecting unusual or suspicious activities.
Anomaly Detection
CyberMon analyzes VPC Flow Logs to identify anomalies in network traffic. This helps in detecting potential security incidents such as DDoS attacks, data exfiltration, or unauthorized access attempts by recognizing deviations from normal traffic patterns.
Incident Investigation
VPC Flow Logs provide valuable data for investigating network-related security incidents. CyberMon uses this information to reconstruct network events, understand the scope of an incident, and identify affected resources. This facilitates faster and more accurate incident response.
Audit and Compliance
The integration supports compliance efforts by providing detailed logs and audit trails of network activities. CyberMon can generate reports that include VPC Flow Log data to meet regulatory requirements and support internal audits.
Threat Intelligence Correlation
By correlating VPC Flow Logs with threat intelligence feeds, CyberMon can identify and alert on traffic to and from known malicious IP addresses or domains. This enhances the ability to detect and respond to threats based on external intelligence.
Benefits of Integration
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Enhanced Network Visibility:
Provides comprehensive visibility into network traffic within the AWS environment, helping to identify and mitigate security risks. -
Improved Threat Detection:
Leverages detailed VPC Flow Log data to detect and respond to potential security incidents in real-time. -
Streamlined Incident Response:
Facilitates faster and more accurate investigation of network-related security incidents by providing detailed and contextual log data. -
Compliance Support:
Helps maintain compliance with regulatory requirements through detailed reporting and audit trails of network activities.
