> ## Documentation Index
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# AWS

> Cloud security posture management (CSPM) for AWS

### Overview

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) is the process of securing multi-cloud environments through enhanced visibility, risk and misconfiguration identification, posture assessment, and compliance protocols. CodeAnt AI continuously monitor cloud infrastructure—such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)—for gaps in security policy enforcement.

### Key Features

* **Multi-Cloud Support:** Currently supports AWS, GCP and Azure.
* **Seamless Integration:** Connect seamlessly with any cloud provider and continuously monitor for security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues.

### How It Works

1. **Permissions:**
   * Create an IAM user (or role) with the AWS managed **`ReadOnlyAccess`** policy attached.
   * That is the only permission CodeAnt AI needs — no write, create, or delete actions are required.

2. **Settings:**
   * Once you have the access key and secret key, navigate to `Settings -> Cloud Security`.
   * Select the **AWS** tab, paste the access key, secret key, and region, then save.
   * Click **Validate Permissions** to confirm the credentials are wired up correctly.
   * <img src="https://mintcdn.com/codeantai/Pjipos7cJc06qKDi/images/control_center/cloud_security/aws/setup.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Pjipos7cJc06qKDi&q=85&s=6ca2cf19d8f4c32e4533af7726a141c7" alt="Credentials" width="2980" height="1722" data-path="images/control_center/cloud_security/aws/setup.png" />

3. **Start a Scan:**
   * Go to `Cloud Security -> Infrastructure Scan` and click **Start New Scan**, then pick your AWS connection.
   * The scan typically completes in 5-20 minutes depending on account size, and results appear under Overview, Findings, Services, and Compliance.

### Benefits

* **Enhanced Visibility:** Gain complete visibility into your cloud infrastructure's security posture.
* **Risk and Misconfiguration Identification:** Continuously identify and address risks and misconfigurations.
* **Compliance Assurance:** Ensure your cloud infrastructure complies with industry standards and protocols.

### Demo

For a detailed use case and step-by-step guide on how to utilize the cloud security feature, check out our demo. The demo provides a comprehensive walkthrough, showing you how to configure settings, start a scan, and interpret the results effectively.