CIS Benchmark v6.0 AWS Compliance Check
Industry standard for secure configuration of AWS resources. 70 checks, 63 requirements
Framework overview
CIS Benchmark v6.0
The CIS Benchmark v6.0, published by the Center for Internet Security, defines 63 requirements for hardening AWS accounts: IAM policies, CloudTrail logging, VPC flow logs, S3 encryption, and network configuration. Most AWS security audits start here. Our scan checks all 70 CIS controls and maps each finding to the specific requirement it violates.
Who needs this
Relevant for
DevOps teams, cloud architects, security engineers
What the scan checks
Example check areas
Root account MFA, CloudTrail logging, VPC flow logs, S3 bucket encryption, IAM password policies
Frequently asked questions
What does the CIS Benchmark check in my AWS account?
Root account MFA, CloudTrail logging across all regions, VPC flow logs, S3 bucket encryption, IAM password policies, and 65 more controls. Each maps to one of 63 CIS requirements. You get a pass/fail per control and a prioritized list of what to fix first.
Is the CIS Benchmark relevant for my industry?
CIS is industry-agnostic. If you run workloads on AWS, it applies. DevOps teams use it as a baseline configuration standard. Security engineers use it to validate hardening. Auditors reference it when no industry-specific framework exists.
How long does a CIS Benchmark scan take?
Between 5 and 15 minutes, depending on the number of resources in your account. Results include a compliance score, severity-ranked findings, and a PDF report you can forward to management.