AWS Config Rules and Automated Remediation
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Checking resource configuration against policy, and optionally fixing violations automatically.
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Key points
- •Config Rules evaluate resource configuration against a condition — Managed Rules (no code) or custom Lambda-backed rules
- •Evaluations run automatically on configuration change or a defined schedule, producing continuous compliance visibility
- •Automatic remediation via Systems Manager Automation can close the loop for clear, low-risk fixes
- •Reserve auto-remediation for unambiguous cases — nuanced findings still need human review