What type of assessments does Amazon Inspector perform?

Amazon Inspector is a security assessment service designed specifically for identifying vulnerabilities within AWS resources. It automatically scans your applications and services deployed in AWS to detect potential security issues, such as vulnerabilities in the operating system, application configuration errors, and network exposure of your resources. By carrying out vulnerability assessments, Amazon Inspector provides detailed findings and recommendations that can help you enhance the security posture of your environment.

The focus of Amazon Inspector is on the security vulnerabilities that might exist in your deployed AWS resources, helping you to ensure that your infrastructure is fortified against threats. This capability allows users to quickly identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities, which is crucial in maintaining a secure cloud environment.