Amazon has added CloudWatch to the list of services that are integrated with its AWS (Amazon Web Services) Management Console, allowing IT staff to create alarms and troubleshoot from a browser. Amazon has added CloudWatch to the list of services that are integrated with its AWS (Amazon Web Services) Management Console, allowing IT staff to create alarms and troubleshoot from a browser.The new CloudWatch tab on the AWS Management Console gives administrators access to a variety of performance metrics, including CPU and network utilization on an Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instance, which is Amazon’s service for renting out computing capacity in the cloud.Administrators can create and manage alarms using the console’s new Create Alarm wizard, which walks them through the process of choosing a performance metric, setting a threshold and setting up a notification, according to a blog post. An alarm could, for example, warn the IT department when any of the company’s EC2 instances has a high CPU load, or when the average CPU load across all of the instances becomes too high.The AWS Management Console can now be used to manage most parts of Amazon’s cloud, including the newly announced Elastic Beanstalk, a tool aimed at making it easier for administrators to deploy and manage applications, according to Amazon. Amazon isn’t the only company offering tools to monitor its cloud services. There are also tools from third party companies such as VMware-owned Hyperic, ManageEngine and Monitis. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe