Hunting AWS RDS security events with Sysdig

Sysdig's blog post highlights the importance of monitoring and securing AWS Relational Database Service (RDS) instances due to the potential security risks associated with public exposure and configuration drift. While AWS provides robust security measures like encryption and network isolation, the shared responsibility model means users must manage and secure instances actively, as attackers can exploit public RDS instances using various tools and techniques. The blog discusses how traditional methods and native AWS tools, such as CloudTrail and CloudWatch, can be ineffective in real-time alerting due to their complexity, high maintenance, and delayed response times. In contrast, Sysdig Secure offers a more efficient solution by continuously monitoring CloudTrail logs and providing immediate alerts with actionable insights, allowing for rapid response to suspicious events. The blog emphasizes the scalability and ease of extending Sysdig's functionalities through customizable rules using the open-source Falco format, making it a comprehensive tool for safeguarding AWS environments against potential threats.