6.3 Evaluate the compliance of AWS resources. - In this episode, we dive into Task Statement 6.3 from the AWS Certified Security Specialty exam, focusing on how AWS Engineers evaluate the compliance of AWS resources to meet internal and regulatory requirements. We explore key AWS services like Macie, Glue, and Comprehend for classifying and protecting sensitive data across storage environments, and discuss how automated and manual compliance assessments are critical for maintaining security and audit readiness. The conversation covers the practicalities of using AWS Config to track resource configurations, detect noncompliance with custom rules, and integrate remediation processes to enforce secure baselines at scale. Listeners will learn about employing Security Hub and Audit Manager for collecting, centralizing, and organizing evidence, simplifying compliance audits and reporting for frameworks like HIPAA, PCI DSS, or SOC 2. Our discussions highlight best practices for integrating compliance checks into governance frameworks, leveraging automation for scalability while retaining flexibility for complex interpretations. Finally, we examine how mastering these skills empowers engineers to architect data-aware, compliant AWS environmentsreducing risk, audit preparation time, and fostering accountability throughout the organization.
