AWS Inspector
Amazon Inspector is an automated vulnerability management service that continuously scans AWS workloads for software vulnerabilities and unintended network exposure.
What is Inspector? (Simple Explanation)
Inspector is an AWS service in the Security category. Amazon Inspector is an automated vulnerability management service that continuously scans AWS workloads for software vulnerabilities and unintended network exposure.
When Would You Use This?
- EC2 OS and application vulnerability scanning
- Container image CVE scanning in ECR
- Lambda function vulnerability assessment
- Network reachability analysis
Who Uses Inspector?
From startups to enterprises, Inspector powers:
What Makes Inspector Powerful
Services That Work with Inspector
Inspector is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Inspector fits into major compliance standards:
Inspector configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
Inspector access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
Inspector encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
Inspector security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
Inspector configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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Pavora continuously monitors your AWS Inspector for misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks.