Overview of Scan Results
Result Categories
Cloudnosys categorizes scan results into several key areas:- Security Findings: Specific security issues and vulnerabilities
- Compliance Status: Adherence to security frameworks and standards
- Resource Inventory: Complete list of scanned resources
- Risk Assessment: Overall risk level and priority recommendations
Severity Levels
Findings are classified by severity level: 🔴 Critical Immediate Action Required: Security issues that pose immediate risk Examples: Exposed databases, compromised credentials, critical vulnerabilities Response Time: Address within 24 hours 🟠 High Urgent Attention: Significant security issues that should be addressed quickly Examples: Misconfigured security groups, overly permissive IAM roles Response Time: Address within 1 week 🟡 Medium Important: Security issues that should be addressed in a reasonable timeframe Examples: Outdated software, minor configuration issues Response Time: Address within 1 month 🟢 Low Recommendations: Best practice recommendations and minor improvements Examples: Documentation updates, minor configuration optimizations Response Time: Address when convenientUnderstanding the Dashboard
Main Dashboard View
The Cloudnosys dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of your security posture: Security Score- Overall Score: Numerical representation of your security posture
- Trend Analysis: Changes in security score over time
- Benchmarking: Comparison with industry standards
- Issue Count: Number of critical security issues
- Resource Impact: Which resources are affected
- Remediation Status: Progress on fixing issues
- Framework Compliance: Adherence to security frameworks (CIS, ISO, SOC 2)
- Compliance Score: Percentage of compliance requirements met
- Gap Analysis: Areas where compliance is lacking
Detailed Findings View
Finding Details
Each finding includes:- Description: Clear explanation of the security issue
- Impact: Potential consequences of the issue
- Affected Resources: Which resources are impacted
- Remediation Steps: Step-by-step instructions to fix the issue
- References: Links to relevant documentation and best practices
Resource-Specific View
- Resource Details: Information about the affected resource
- Configuration: Current configuration settings
- Security Status: Current security posture of the resource
- Recommendations: Specific recommendations for improvement
Interpreting Security Findings
Common Security Issues
Access Control Issues- Overly Permissive IAM Roles: Roles with excessive permissions
- Public Resource Access: Resources accessible from the internet
- Weak Authentication: Insufficient authentication requirements
- Privilege Escalation: Potential for unauthorized privilege escalation
- Open Security Groups: Security groups allowing unrestricted access
- Exposed Services: Services accessible from unauthorized networks
- Weak Encryption: Unencrypted data transmission or storage
- Network Segmentation: Insufficient network isolation
- Unencrypted Storage: Data stored without encryption
- Weak Encryption Keys: Insufficient key management practices
- Data Exposure: Sensitive data accessible to unauthorized users
- Backup Security: Insecure backup storage and access
- Framework Violations: Deviations from security frameworks
- Policy Violations: Violations of organizational security policies
- Regulatory Non-compliance: Failure to meet regulatory requirements
- Audit Trail Issues: Insufficient logging and monitoring
Understanding Risk Levels
Risk Assessment Factors
- Exploitability: How easily the issue can be exploited
- Impact: Potential damage if exploited
- Likelihood: Probability of exploitation
- Context: Environmental factors affecting risk
Risk Calculation
Risk = Impact × Likelihood × ExploitabilityRisk Mitigation
- Immediate Actions: Steps to reduce immediate risk
- Long-term Solutions: Comprehensive fixes for security issues
- Monitoring: Ongoing monitoring to prevent recurrence
- Documentation: Recording of actions taken and lessons learned
Acting on Scan Results
Immediate Actions
Critical Issues- Assess Impact: Determine the scope and impact of critical issues
- Implement Fixes: Apply immediate security fixes
- Monitor: Continuously monitor for signs of exploitation
- Document: Record all actions taken and their effectiveness
- Plan Remediation: Develop a plan to address high-priority issues
- Allocate Resources: Assign appropriate resources to fix issues
- Set Deadlines: Establish realistic timelines for remediation
- Track Progress: Monitor progress toward resolution
Remediation Process
Step 1: Prioritize Issues- Risk Assessment: Evaluate the risk level of each issue
- Resource Allocation: Determine resources needed for remediation
- Timeline Planning: Establish realistic timelines for fixes
- Stakeholder Communication: Inform relevant stakeholders
- Technical Implementation: Apply technical fixes to security issues
- Configuration Changes: Update configurations to improve security
- Access Controls: Implement proper access controls
- Monitoring: Set up monitoring for fixed issues
- Re-scanning: Run additional scans to verify fixes
- Testing: Test that fixes work as expected
- Documentation: Document the fixes implemented
- Training: Train team members on new security measures
- Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing monitoring of security posture
- Regular Scans: Scheduled scans to detect new issues
- Policy Updates: Regular updates to security policies
- Team Training: Ongoing security training for team members
Advanced Features
Real-time Monitoring (Advanced Package)
EagleEye Integration- Threat Detection: Real-time detection of security threats
- Anomaly Detection: Identification of unusual activities
- Incident Response: Automated response to security incidents
- Alert Management: Comprehensive alert management system
- Vulnerability Scanning: Continuous scanning for vulnerabilities
- Malware Detection: Real-time malware detection
- Container Security: Security scanning of container images
- OS Security: Operating system security monitoring
Compliance Reporting
Framework Compliance- CIS Benchmarks: Compliance with Center for Internet Security benchmarks
- ISO 27001: Adherence to ISO 27001 security standards
- SOC 2: Compliance with SOC 2 requirements
- Custom Frameworks: Support for custom compliance frameworks
- Executive Summary: High-level compliance status
- Detailed Reports: Comprehensive compliance analysis
- Gap Analysis: Identification of compliance gaps
- Remediation Plans: Plans to address compliance issues
Best Practices
Regular Review Process
- Weekly Reviews: Regular review of scan results
- Monthly Assessments: Monthly security posture assessments
- Quarterly Reports: Quarterly security reports for stakeholders
- Annual Audits: Annual comprehensive security audits
Team Collaboration
- Role Assignment: Assign specific roles for security management
- Communication: Regular communication about security issues
- Training: Ongoing training on security best practices
- Documentation: Comprehensive documentation of security processes
Continuous Improvement
- Trend Analysis: Analysis of security trends over time
- Process Optimization: Continuous optimization of security processes
- Tool Updates: Regular updates to security tools and processes
- Knowledge Sharing: Sharing knowledge and best practices
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Scan Failures
- Permission Issues: Insufficient permissions for scanning
- Network Issues: Network connectivity problems
- Resource Access: Inability to access certain resources
- Service Limits: Cloud service limits exceeded
Result Interpretation
- False Positives: Incorrect identification of security issues
- False Negatives: Missed security issues
- Context Understanding: Difficulty understanding security context
- Remediation Guidance: Insufficient guidance for remediation
Getting Help
- Documentation: Review Cloudnosys documentation for guidance
- Support Team: Contact support for technical assistance
- Community: Join the Cloudnosys community for peer support
- Training: Attend training sessions for advanced features