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Control: AWS > CIS v1.4 > 4 - Monitoring > 4.03 - Ensure a log metric filter and alarm exist for usage of 'root' account (Automated)

Configures auditing against a CIS Benchmark item.

Level: 1 (Scored)

Real-time monitoring of API calls can be achieved by directing CloudTrail Logs to CloudWatch Logs and establishing corresponding metric filters and alarms. It is recommended that a metric filter and alarm be established for 'root' login attempts.

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