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Connect AWS Account

Follow these simple steps to complete the setup modal and securely integrate your AWS environment for AI-driven analysis.

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1. Configure Basic Information

Enter the basic details required to identify your AWS account:

• Account Name – Enter a unique name for the AWS account.
• Environment – Select the appropriate environment:
  • Development
  • Testing
  • Staging
  • Production

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2. Choose Authentication Method

Select one of the following authentication methods:

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Option A: Access Key (Recommended for Direct Integration)

• AWS Access Key ID
• AWS Secret Access Key

Note: Ensure the IAM user has the required read-only permissions for cloud analysis.

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Option B: Cross-Account (Assume Role)

Use this option to securely connect AWS using an IAM Role.

1. Download the CloudFormation template from Zero-X.
2. Create a CloudFormation Stack in your AWS account.
3. Generate the External ID from Zero-X.
4. Copy the generated Role ARN from the CloudFormation Outputs.
5. Paste the Role ARN into Zero-X.

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3. Select Analysis Scope

Choose one or more AWS Regions that should be included in the cloud security analysis.Example: ap-south-1 (Mumbai), us-east-1, eu-west-1

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4. Verify Integration

Click Verify Integration. Zero-X validates:

• AWS credentials
• IAM permissions
• Selected regions
• Account connectivity

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5. Complete Setup

After successful verification:

1. Review the account information.
2. Click Connect.

The AWS account is added successfully and is ready for cloud security analysis.

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1. Basic Configuration

Identify this integration within your workspace:

1. Account Name: Enter a clear, descriptive name (e.g., Production-AWS, Staging-Environment).
2. Environment: Click the dropdown menu and select the environment type (e.g., Production, Staging, Development).

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2. Authentication Method

Choose how you want to connect your AWS account:

• Access Key (access key + secret key) (Default): Best for standard programmatic access.
• Cross-Account (Assume Role): Select this if your organization requires IAM Role assumption across accounts.

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3. Enter Credentials

If using Access Key authentication:

• AWS Access Key ID: Paste your IAM User access key ID (typically starts with AKIA...).
• AWS Secret Access Key: Paste the corresponding secret access key associated with your key ID.

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4. Analysis Scope

• AWS Regions: Select the specific AWS region(s) you wish to include in the analysis (e.g., us-east-1, eu-west-1, ap-south-1).

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5. Verify & Finalize

• Click the Verify Integration button at the bottom right to validate credentials and complete setup.