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AWS Security Hub extends unified security management to Microsoft Azure

AWS Security Hub now monitors Microsoft Azure resources, unifying risk analytics and security posture management across both clouds. It automatically detects Azure VMs, container images, and more.

AWS Security Hub now monitors Microsoft Azure resources, extending risk analytics, cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, and security response management across both AWS and Azure environments. This eliminates the need for separate security tools for each cloud, allowing security teams to prioritize risks and respond consistently from a single console. Security Hub automatically discovers Azure resources such as Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure Container Registry (ACR) container images, Azure Function Apps, and Azure identities. It evaluates them for misconfigurations, internet exposure, and software vulnerabilities. Users receive posture checks against security standards including the CIS Benchmarks™ for Microsoft Azure Foundations, a unified resource inventory, risk and exposure analysis, and automated response through existing EventBridge integrations. AWS and Azure findings appear in the same prioritized view with consistent finding formats and automation workflows. Security Hub offers a 30-day free trial for monitoring Azure resources after integrating with Microsoft Azure. After the trial, monitoring Azure resources costs the same as monitoring equivalent AWS resources. Integration with Azure can be created from all AWS Regions where Security Hub is available, except Middle East (UAE), Middle East (Bahrain), Asia Pacific (Taipei), and Asia Pacific (New Zealand). Integrations to Microsoft Azure for AWS Security Hub CSPM for posture management checks and Amazon Inspector for vulnerability management can also be created independently of AWS Security Hub.

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