Watchlists

In the Cloud Security Asset Exposure (CSAE) dashboard, Watchlist resources refer to specific cloud assets or services identified for closer monitoring due to their significance, potential vulnerabilities, or critical role in operations. These resources may require special attention because they could present a higher risk or are part of essential infrastructure that must be continuously monitored.

Focused Security Monitoring of Critical ec2 Instances in us-west-2

Organizations often have mission-critical EC2 instances that require continuous observation. In this context, the security team needs to monitor a specific set of high-priority instances located in the us-west-2 region.

To simplify this process, the team creates a “Watchlist” by selecting key parameters that isolate and track only these critical EC2 resources. The watchlist serves as a focused tool, displaying only the relevant instances for better visibility and quicker insights.

Once established, this watchlist is tagged and integrated throughout the CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform) environment. This tag becomes a dynamic filter that connects with various modules, allowing:

• Anomaly detection specifically for the watchlisted instances
• Remediation tracking focused solely on these high-value assets
• Visibility of misconfigurations limited to the critical subset

By isolating and tagging these EC2 instances, security teams establish that essential assets receive prioritized protection and do not get overlooked amidst the broader infrastructure monitoring.

This approach demonstrates how a targeted watchlist enhances both operational efficiency and security posture.

Adding resources to a Watchlist enables proactive monitoring and ensures that any changes or risks associated with these critical resources are addressed promptly.