Notifications
CloudNito User Guide: AWS Creation Event Notifications
CloudNito's notification system is designed to keep you informed about new resources being created within your AWS environment in real-time. This feature is crucial for maintaining security, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance across your organization. By receiving immediate notifications when new AWS resources are created, you can :
Quickly identify unauthorized or unexpected resource creations
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of your AWS resources
Enforce tagging policies and other governance rules
Catch potential security risks early in the resource lifecycle
Track and allocate costs more effectively
This guide will walk you through setting up, customizing, and leveraging CloudNito's AWS creation event notifications for various services.
CloudNito integrates with AWS CloudTrail and EventBridge to capture creation events across your AWS accounts. Here's a high-level overview of the process:
An AWS resource is created (e.g., a new Lambda function or S3 bucket).
AWS CloudTrail logs the creation event.
CloudNito processes the CloudTrail log in near real-time.
If the event matches your notification rules, CloudNito generates and sends a notification.
Setting Up AWS Creation Event Notifications
To start receiving notifications, you'll need to configure CloudNito with the necessary permissions and set up your notification preferences.
Conclusion
CloudNito's AWS creation event notification system is a powerful tool for maintaining control and visibility over your cloud resources. By leveraging real-time notifications, customizable rules, and automated actions, you can ensure that your AWS environment remains secure, compliant, and cost-effective.
Remember that effective notification management is an ongoing process. Regularly review your notification strategy, gather feedback from your team, and adapt your setup as your AWS usage evolves. With CloudNito's comprehensive notification system, you'll always stay informed about new resources in your AWS environment, enabling proactive management and optimization of your cloud infrastructure.
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