AWS Config now supports 15 new resource types
AWS Config ยท 2026-08-03
Actions
Technical Details
| Regions | all |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your AWS Config setup to include the newly supported resource types to ensure comprehensive monitoring and management of your AWS environment, reducing the risk of oversight and improving resource governance.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the new resource type support in AWS Config to streamline the discovery and assessment of a broader range of AWS resources, enhancing your platform's governance capabilities and reducing operational toil.
For Executives
Evaluate the integration of AWS Config's new resource type support to enhance your organization's ability to manage and audit a wider array of AWS resources, leading to improved compliance and operational efficiency.
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