Cis AWS Euc 2.11

Ensure your WorkSpaces image has the appropriate CIS Operating System Benchmark applied (Manual)

Description

Utilize the CIS Benchmark to secure the Operating system image that you are utilizing for your WorkSpaces.

Rationale

Securing the Operating system with a CIS Benchmark ensures all systems remain in a secure, compliant and hardened state.

Impact

None

Audit Procedure

Using AWS Console

Spin up a WorkSpaces instance and run a manual assessment by confirming the CIS Operating System Benchmark recommendations for the applicable operating system are applied. You can also utilize a 3rd Party Assessment tool that has been certified for the specific CIS Operating System Benchmark to automate this process.

Expected Result

The WorkSpaces image should have the appropriate CIS Operating System Benchmark applied.

Remediation

Using AWS Console

Perform the steps below using the downloaded free version of the applicable CIS Operating System Benchmark and manually apply the recommendations for the WorkSpaces instance. Or Utilize a 3rd Party tool to assess and apply the CIS Operating System Benchmark.

1. Launch a WorkSpaces Bundle
2. Access that WorkSpace as an Administrator utilize SSH or RDP.
3. Apply the Benchmark:
   • Manually
   • Using Active Directory by creating a GPO that matches the Benchmark.
   • Or using a Third Party tool that will apply the Benchmark recommendations.
4. Assess the WorkSpaces instance manually or with a 3rd Party tool.
5. Create a workspace bundle that can then be used to launch your production WorkSpaces instances.

Default Value

By default, this feature is not native to AWS and therefore is not enabled by default.

References

1. https://www.cisecurity.org/partners-vendor/
2. https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/adminguide/create-custom-bundle.html
3. https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/adminguide/update-custom-bundle.html

CIS Controls

Controls Version v8:

• 4.1 Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process

Controls Version v7:

• 5.1 Establish Secure Configurations

Profile

Level 1