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ADVANCED (MANUAL) DEPLOYMENT - AUTOMATE READ ONLY

ADVANCED (MANUAL) DEPLOYMENT - AUTOMATE READ ONLY

Instructions to follow before installing Read Only

1. Enable Security Hub in the AWS Account

  • If Security Hub is not already enabled, activate it.

  • Ensure that the Consolidated Controls option is turned on.

  • If using an organizational setup, centrally enable Security Hub using the management account along with a delegated AWS account.

2. Create a Security Hub Custom Action

Run the following AWS CLI or Cloud Shell command:

aws securityhub create-action-target --name Send_To_6pillars --description "Send Messages to 6pillars" --id SendTo6pillars

3. Enable AWS Config

  • Ensure that AWS Config is enabled in the account.

  • If you are using a central configuration and Security Hub is already enabled, you can skip this step.

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Instructions to follow in 6pillars app

  1. Navigate to Manage Accounts

    • Go to the Manage Accounts section.

  2. Deploy to AWS Account

    • Click on the Deploy to AWS ACCOUNT tab.

  3. Select Deployment Method

    • Choose Manual Deployment as the deployment method.

    • Click the PREREQUISITES button.

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  1. Enter Account Details

    • In Step 4, add your AWS Account ID.

    • Copy the generated External ID.

  2. Launch Stack

    • Click the Quick Launch URL and ensure you are logged into the correct AWS account and region.

    • Deploy the stack by providing the External ID.

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  1. Return to 6pillars App

    • Once the deployment is complete, navigate back to the 6pillars app and close the modal.

  2. Select Product Version

    • Scroll down to the section above and select AUTOMATE as the product version.

  3. Configure Deployment

    • Choose a unique name for this deployment.

    • Enter the AWS Account ID where you installed the stack.

    • Provide the External ID used in your stack deployment.

  4. Retrieve SNS Topic ARN

    • Obtain the SNS Topic ARN from the installed stack’s output section.

  5. Select Deployment Region

    • Choose the AWS region where you deployed the stack.

  6. Deploy and Review

    • Click Deploy.

    • You will be redirected to the Review and Fix page.

    • It may take 15 minutes to pull all findings.

    • If your Security Hub is relatively new, it may take up to 24 hours.

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