03. AWS Control Tower
AWS Control Tower provides an easy way to set up and govern a secure, compliant, multi-account AWS environment based on AWS best practices.
It helps you automate setup, policy enforcement, and compliance monitoring across multiple AWS accounts.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Automated Environment Setup | Create a multi-account AWS environment in just a few clicks. |
| Policy Automation | Enforce rules and policies across accounts using guardrails. |
| Violation Detection & Remediation | Detect policy violations automatically and take corrective actions. |
| Compliance Dashboard | Monitor compliance and governance through an interactive dashboard. |
Integration with AWS Organizations
AWS Control Tower is built on top of AWS Organizations:
- Automatically sets up AWS Organizations for account management.
- Uses Service Control Policies (SCPs) to apply and enforce governance rules.
- Organizes accounts into Organizational Units (OUs) for environment separation (e.g., dev, test, prod).
Summary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Simplify setup and governance of multi-account AWS environments |
| Core Components | AWS Organizations, SCPs, Guardrails, Dashboard |
| Ideal For | Enterprises managing multiple AWS accounts with compliance needs |