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+ # Dual Scoring Implementation Guide
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+ ## Overview
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+ The AWS CIS Assessment tool now provides **two scoring methodologies** in all reports:
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+ 1. **Weighted Score** (Default) - Risk-based scoring that prioritizes critical security controls
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+ 2. **AWS Config Style Score** - Simple unweighted calculation matching AWS Config Conformance Packs
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+ Both scores are calculated automatically and displayed side-by-side in all report formats (JSON, CSV, HTML).
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+ ## Implementation Details
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+ ### Architecture
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+ The dual scoring system is implemented across multiple components:
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+ ```
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+ assessment_engine.py
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+ scoring_engine.py (calculates both scores)
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+ base_reporter.py (includes both in report data)
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+ json_reporter.py / html_reporter.py (displays both scores)
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+ ```
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+ ### Key Components
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+ #### 1. Scoring Engine (`aws_cis_assessment/core/scoring_engine.py`)
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+ **New Method: `calculate_aws_config_style_score()`**
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+ ```python
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+ def calculate_aws_config_style_score(self, ig_scores: Dict[str, IGScore]) -> float:
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+ """Calculate compliance score using AWS Config Conformance Pack approach.
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+ Formula: (Total Compliant Resources) / (Total Resources) × 100
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+ This is a simple unweighted calculation where all rules are treated equally.
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+ """
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+ ```
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+ #### 2. Assessment Result Model (`aws_cis_assessment/core/models.py`)
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+ **Updated Field:**
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+ ```python
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+ @dataclass
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+ class AssessmentResult:
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+ overall_score: float # Weighted score
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+ aws_config_score: float = 0.0 # AWS Config style score
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+ ```
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+ #### 3. Base Reporter (`aws_cis_assessment/reporters/base_reporter.py`)
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+ **Enhanced Executive Summary:**
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+ ```python
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+ 'executive_summary': {
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+ 'overall_compliance_percentage': compliance_summary.overall_compliance_percentage,
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+ 'aws_config_style_score': assessment_result.aws_config_score,
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+ 'score_difference': compliance_summary.overall_compliance_percentage - assessment_result.aws_config_score,
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+ # ... other fields
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+ }
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+ ```
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+ #### 4. HTML Reporter (`aws_cis_assessment/reporters/html_reporter.py`)
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+ **New Features:**
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+ - Score comparison section in executive dashboard
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+ - Visual comparison cards showing both methodologies
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+ - Difference indicator with interpretation
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+ - CSS styles for score comparison UI
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+ - JavaScript toggle function for methodology details
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+ **New Method: `_generate_score_comparison_section()`**
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+ Generates a comprehensive comparison showing:
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+ - Both scores side-by-side
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+ - Key features of each methodology
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+ - Score difference with interpretation
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+ - Guidance on when to use each score
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+ ## Report Output
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+ ### JSON Report
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+ ```json
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+ {
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+ "assessment_result": {
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+ "overall_score": 65.5,
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+ "aws_config_score": 65.0
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+ },
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+ "compliance_summary": {
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+ "overall_compliance_percentage": 65.5
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+ },
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+ "executive_summary": {
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+ "overall_compliance_percentage": 65.5,
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+ "aws_config_style_score": 65.0,
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+ "score_difference": 0.5
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+ }
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+ }
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+ ```
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+ ### CSV Report
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+ The summary CSV includes both scores:
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+ ```csv
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+ Metric,Value
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+ Overall Compliance (Weighted),65.5%
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+ AWS Config Style Score,65.0%
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+ Score Difference,+0.5%
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+ ```
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+ ### HTML Report
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+ The HTML report includes:
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+ 1. **Metric Cards** - Both scores displayed prominently in the dashboard
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+ 2. **Score Comparison Section** - Detailed side-by-side comparison
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+ 3. **Visual Indicators** - Color-coded difference interpretation
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+ 4. **Methodology Notes** - Guidance on when to use each score
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+ ## Score Interpretation
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+ ### When Scores Differ
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+ The difference between the two scores provides valuable insights:
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+ #### Weighted Score Higher (Positive Difference)
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+ ```
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+ Weighted: 70.0%
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+ AWS Config: 65.0%
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+ Difference: +5.0%
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+ ```
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+ **Interpretation:** Strong performance in critical security controls despite some gaps in less critical areas. Your most important security measures are in good shape.
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+ #### Weighted Score Lower (Negative Difference)
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+ ```
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+ Weighted: 60.0%
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+ AWS Config: 65.0%
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+ Difference: -5.0%
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+ ```
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+ **Interpretation:** Critical security controls need attention despite good overall resource compliance. Focus remediation on high-priority controls.
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+ #### Scores Similar (< 1% Difference)
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+ ```
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+ Weighted: 65.5%
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+ AWS Config: 65.2%
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+ Difference: +0.3%
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+ ```
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+ **Interpretation:** Balanced compliance across all control priorities. Both methodologies show similar results.
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+ ## Usage Recommendations
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+ ### Use Weighted Score For:
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+ - **Security Decision-Making** - Prioritize remediation based on risk
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+ - **Risk Assessment** - Understand actual security posture
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+ - **Resource Allocation** - Focus efforts on critical controls
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+ - **Executive Reporting** - Show security program effectiveness
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+ ### Use AWS Config Style Score For:
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+ - **Compliance Audits** - Simple, auditable metric
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+ - **Stakeholder Communication** - Easy to understand percentage
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+ - **Trend Tracking** - Consistent with AWS Config reports
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+ - **Regulatory Reporting** - Straightforward compliance metric
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+ ### Track Both For:
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+ - **Comprehensive Security Program** - Full visibility into compliance
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+ - **Balanced Perspective** - Understand both resource and risk views
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+ - **Continuous Improvement** - Monitor progress from multiple angles
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+ ## API Usage
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+ ### Accessing Scores Programmatically
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+ ```python
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+ from aws_cis_assessment.core.assessment_engine import AssessmentEngine
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+ # Run assessment
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+ engine = AssessmentEngine(regions=['us-east-1'])
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+ result = engine.run_assessment(['IG1', 'IG2', 'IG3'])
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+ # Access both scores
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+ weighted_score = result.overall_score
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+ aws_config_score = result.aws_config_score
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+ difference = weighted_score - aws_config_score
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+ print(f"Weighted Score: {weighted_score:.1f}%")
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+ print(f"AWS Config Score: {aws_config_score:.1f}%")
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+ print(f"Difference: {difference:+.1f}%")
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+ ```
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+ ### Generating Reports with Both Scores
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+ ```python
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+ from aws_cis_assessment.reporters.html_reporter import HTMLReporter
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+ from aws_cis_assessment.reporters.json_reporter import JSONReporter
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+ # Both reporters automatically include both scores
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+ html_reporter = HTMLReporter()
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+ html_content = html_reporter.generate_report(result, summary)
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+ json_reporter = JSONReporter()
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+ json_content = json_reporter.generate_report(result, summary)
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+ ```
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+ ## Testing
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+ The dual scoring implementation includes comprehensive tests:
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+ - **Unit Tests** - Scoring engine calculations
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+ - **Integration Tests** - End-to-end report generation
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+ - **Property Tests** - Score consistency and accuracy
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+ - **Real Data Tests** - Validation with actual assessment data
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+ Run tests:
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+ ```bash
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+ pytest tests/test_html_reporter*.py -v
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+ pytest tests/test_json_reporter*.py -v
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+ ```
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+ ## Migration Notes
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+ ### Backward Compatibility
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+ The implementation is **fully backward compatible**:
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+ - Existing reports continue to work
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+ - No breaking changes to APIs
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+ - All existing tests pass
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+ - Legacy data structures supported
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+ ### Upgrading from Previous Versions
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+ No action required! The dual scoring is automatically enabled:
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+ 1. Update to version 1.0.8+
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+ 2. Run assessments as usual
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+ 3. Both scores appear in all reports
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+ ## Technical Details
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+ ### Calculation Formulas
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+ **Weighted Score:**
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+ ```
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+ Score = Σ(IG_Weight × IG_Score) / Σ(IG_Weight)
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+ Where:
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+ - IG_Weight: 1.0 (IG1), 1.5 (IG2), 2.0 (IG3)
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+ - IG_Score: Weighted average of control scores within IG
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+ - Control weights: 1.0-1.5 based on criticality
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+ ```
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+ **AWS Config Style Score:**
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+ ```
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+ Score = (Total Compliant Resources) / (Total Resources) × 100
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+ Where:
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+ - All resources weighted equally
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+ - All controls weighted equally
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+ - Simple percentage calculation
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+ ```
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+ ### Performance Impact
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+ The dual scoring implementation has **minimal performance impact**:
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+ - Additional calculation time: < 10ms
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+ - Memory overhead: < 1KB per assessment
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+ - No impact on AWS API calls
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+ - Parallel calculation with existing scoring
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+ ## Future Enhancements
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+ Potential future improvements:
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+ 1. **Custom Weighting** - Allow users to define custom control weights
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+ 2. **Historical Tracking** - Track both scores over time
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+ 3. **Comparative Analysis** - Compare scores across accounts/regions
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+ 4. **Score Predictions** - Estimate impact of remediation on both scores
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+ 5. **Export Options** - Additional export formats with both scores
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+ ## References
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+ - [Scoring Methodology](scoring-methodology.md) - Detailed weighted scoring explanation
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+ - [AWS Config Comparison](scoring-comparison-aws-config.md) - Comparison with AWS Config approach
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+ - [User Guide](user-guide.md) - General usage instructions
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+ - [API Documentation](developer-guide.md) - Developer reference
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+ ## Support
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+ For questions or issues related to dual scoring:
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+ 1. Check the [Troubleshooting Guide](troubleshooting.md)
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+ 2. Review [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/your-repo/issues)
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+ 3. Contact the development team
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+ ---
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+ **Version:** 1.0.8+
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+ **Last Updated:** January 27, 2026
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+ **Status:** Production Ready
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+ # Scoring Comparison: Our Approach vs AWS Config Conformance Packs
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+ ## Overview
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+ This document compares our weighted scoring methodology with AWS Config's Conformance Pack approach.
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+ ## AWS Config Conformance Pack Approach
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+ ### Formula
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+ ```
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+ Compliance Score = Compliant Rule-Resources / Total Rule-Resources
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+ ```
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+ ### Characteristics
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+ - **Simple percentage** - No weighting applied
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+ - **Flat structure** - All rules treated equally
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+ - **Resource-centric** - Counts individual rule-resource combinations
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+ - **No prioritization** - Critical and minor rules have equal impact
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+ ### Example Calculation
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+ ```
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+ Rule 1: 90/100 resources compliant
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+ Rule 2: 50/50 resources compliant
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+ Rule 3: 10/50 resources compliant
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+ Total: (90 + 50 + 10) / (100 + 50 + 50)
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+ = 150 / 200
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+ = 75% compliance
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+ ```
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+ ## Our Weighted Approach
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+ ### Formula
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+ ```
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+ Overall Score = Σ(IG Score × IG Weight) / Σ(IG Weights)
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+ where IG Score = Σ(Control Score × Control Weight) / Σ(Control Weights)
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+ where Control Score = Compliant Resources / Total Resources
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+ ```
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+ ### Characteristics
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+ - **Weighted average** - Critical controls have more impact
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+ - **Hierarchical structure** - Controls → IGs → Overall
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+ - **Security-centric** - Prioritizes critical security controls
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+ - **Maturity-aware** - Advanced IGs (IG2/IG3) weighted higher
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+ ### Example Calculation
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+ ```
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+ Control 1 (weight 1.0): 90/100 = 90%
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+ Control 2 (weight 1.5): 50/50 = 100%
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+ Control 3 (weight 1.0): 10/50 = 20%
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+ Weighted: (90×1.0 + 100×1.5 + 20×1.0) / (1.0 + 1.5 + 1.0)
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+ = (90 + 150 + 20) / 3.5
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+ = 260 / 3.5
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+ = 74.3% compliance
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+ ```
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+ ## Side-by-Side Comparison
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+ | Aspect | AWS Config Conformance Pack | Our Weighted Approach |
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+ |--------|----------------------------|----------------------|
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+ | **Formula** | Simple average | Weighted average |
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+ | **Structure** | Flat (all rules equal) | Hierarchical (Controls → IGs → Overall) |
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+ | **Weighting** | None | Control weights + IG weights |
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+ | **Prioritization** | No | Yes (critical controls weighted higher) |
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+ | **Maturity Levels** | Not considered | IG1/IG2/IG3 weighted differently |
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+ | **Complexity** | Low | Medium |
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+ | **Customization** | Limited | Highly customizable |
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+ | **Focus** | Resource compliance | Security posture |
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+ ## Real-World Impact Comparison
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+ ### Scenario 1: Critical Control Failure
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+ **Setup:**
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+ - 3 controls assessed
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+ - Control 1 (Asset Inventory, weight 1.0): 90/100 = 90%
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+ - Control 2 (Encryption at Rest, weight 1.4): 10/100 = 10% ⚠️ CRITICAL
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+ - Control 3 (Logging, weight 1.2): 80/100 = 80%
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+ **AWS Config Approach:**
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+ ```
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+ Score = (90 + 10 + 80) / (100 + 100 + 100)
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+ = 180 / 300
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+ = 60% compliance
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+ ```
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+ **Our Weighted Approach:**
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+ ```
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+ Score = (90×1.0 + 10×1.4 + 80×1.2) / (1.0 + 1.4 + 1.2)
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+ = (90 + 14 + 96) / 3.6
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+ = 200 / 3.6
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+ = 55.6% compliance
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+ ```
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+ **Analysis:**
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+ - Our approach scores **4.4% lower** because encryption (critical) is weighted higher
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+ - This better reflects the **security risk** of poor encryption compliance
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+ - AWS Config treats encryption failure same as asset inventory issues
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+ ### Scenario 2: Minor Control Failure
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+ **Setup:**
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+ - 3 controls assessed
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+ - Control 1 (Asset Inventory, weight 1.0): 10/100 = 10% ⚠️ MINOR
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+ - Control 2 (Encryption at Rest, weight 1.4): 90/100 = 90%
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+ - Control 3 (Logging, weight 1.2): 80/100 = 80%
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+ **AWS Config Approach:**
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+ ```
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+ Score = (10 + 90 + 80) / (100 + 100 + 100)
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+ = 180 / 300
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+ = 60% compliance
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+ ```
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+ **Our Weighted Approach:**
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+ ```
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+ Score = (10×1.0 + 90×1.4 + 80×1.2) / (1.0 + 1.4 + 1.2)
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+ = (10 + 126 + 96) / 3.6
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+ = 232 / 3.6
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+ = 64.4% compliance
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+ ```
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+ **Analysis:**
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+ - Our approach scores **4.4% higher** because critical controls (encryption) are compliant
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+ - This better reflects the **actual security posture** despite asset inventory issues
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+ - AWS Config penalizes equally regardless of control importance
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+ ### Scenario 3: Multiple Implementation Groups
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+ **Setup:**
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+ - IG1: 85% compliance (74 controls)
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+ - IG2: 75% compliance (58 additional controls)
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+ - IG3: 60% compliance (13 additional controls)
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+ **AWS Config Approach:**
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+ ```
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+ All rules treated equally:
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+ Score = (85 + 75 + 60) / 3
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+ = 73.3% compliance
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+ ```
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+ **Our Weighted Approach:**
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+ ```
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+ Score = (85×1.0 + 75×1.5 + 60×2.0) / (1.0 + 1.5 + 2.0)
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+ = 70.6% compliance
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+ ```
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+ **Analysis:**
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+ - Our approach scores **2.7% lower** because IG3 (advanced security) is weighted higher
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+ - This reflects that **advanced security failures** are more concerning
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+ - AWS Config doesn't distinguish between basic and advanced security
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+ ## Key Differences Explained
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+ ### 1. Security Prioritization
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+ **AWS Config:**
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+ - Treats all rules equally
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+ - 100 non-compliant S3 buckets = 100 non-compliant IAM users
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+ - No distinction between critical and minor issues
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+ **Our Approach:**
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+ - Critical controls (encryption, access control) weighted higher
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+ - 100 non-encrypted databases > 100 untagged EC2 instances
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+ - Reflects actual security risk
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+ ### 2. Maturity Recognition
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+ **AWS Config:**
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+ - No concept of security maturity levels
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+ - Basic and advanced controls treated the same
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+ - IG1 (Essential) = baseline weight
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+ - IG2 (Enhanced) = 1.5x weight
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+ - IG3 (Advanced) = 2x weight
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+ - Encourages progression to higher security maturity
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+ ### 3. Resource Distribution Impact
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+ **AWS Config:**
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+ - Heavily influenced by resource count
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+ - 1 rule with 1000 resources dominates score
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+ - Can mask issues in rules with fewer resources
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+ - Each control scored independently first
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+ - Then weighted and averaged
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+ - Prevents resource count from dominating
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+ - Better reflects control-level compliance
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+ ### 4. Actionable Insights
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+ **AWS Config:**
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+ - Simple percentage
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+ - Doesn't indicate which areas need focus
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+ - All non-compliance treated equally
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+ **Our Approach:**
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+ - Identifies high-priority remediation areas
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+ - Weights guide where to focus effort
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+ - Risk areas highlighted based on criticality
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+ ## Practical Examples
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+ ### Example 1: Encryption Compliance
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+ **Scenario:** Organization has poor encryption but good asset management
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+ | Control | Resources | Compliant | AWS Config Impact | Our Impact |
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+ | Asset Inventory (1.0) | 1000 | 950 (95%) | 950/1000 | 95% × 1.0 |
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+ | Encryption at Rest (1.4) | 100 | 20 (20%) | 20/100 | 20% × 1.4 |
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+ **AWS Config Score:**
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+ ```
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+ **Our Score:**
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+ ```
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+ **Difference:** -36.9%
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+ **Why?** Our approach correctly identifies this as a **critical security issue** despite high resource compliance in less critical areas.
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+ ### Example 2: Balanced Compliance
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+ **Scenario:** Organization has consistent compliance across all controls
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+ | Control | Resources | Compliant | Compliance % |
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+ | Control 1 (1.0) | 100 | 80 | 80% |
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+ | Control 2 (1.5) | 100 | 80 | 80% |
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+ | Control 3 (1.2) | 100 | 80 | 80% |
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+ **AWS Config Score:**
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+ (80 + 80 + 80) / (100 + 100 + 100) = 240/300 = 80%
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+ ```
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+ **Our Score:**
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+ ```
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+ (80×1.0 + 80×1.5 + 80×1.2) / (1.0 + 1.5 + 1.2) = (80 + 120 + 96) / 3.7 = 80%
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+ ```
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+ **Difference:** 0%
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+ **Why?** When compliance is **consistent across controls**, both approaches yield the same result.
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+ ### Example 3: Resource Count Skew
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+ **Scenario:** One rule has many resources, others have few
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+ | Control 1 (1.0) | 1000 | 900 | 90% |
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+ | Control 3 (1.2) | 10 | 2 | 20% |
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+ **AWS Config Score:**
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+ ```
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+ **Our Score:**
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+ (90×1.0 + 20×1.5 + 20×1.2) / (1.0 + 1.5 + 1.2) = (90 + 30 + 24) / 3.7 = 38.9%
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+ ```
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+ **Difference:** -49.7%
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+ **Why?** AWS Config is **dominated by the high resource count** in Control 1. Our approach treats each control equally, revealing the **poor compliance in critical areas**.
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+ ## When Each Approach is Better
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+ ### AWS Config Approach is Better When:
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+ 1. **Simplicity is paramount** - Easy to understand and explain
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+ 2. **All rules are equally important** - No need for prioritization
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+ 3. **Resource-level tracking** - Focus on individual resource compliance
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+ 4. **Regulatory compliance** - Simple pass/fail requirements
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+ 5. **Audit purposes** - Straightforward percentage for auditors
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+ ### Our Weighted Approach is Better When:
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+ 1. **Security prioritization matters** - Critical controls should have more impact
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+ 2. **Risk-based decision making** - Focus on highest-risk areas
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+ 3. **Maturity progression** - Encouraging advancement through IG levels
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+ 4. **Executive reporting** - Reflects actual security posture
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+ 5. **Remediation planning** - Guides where to focus effort
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+ 6. **Resource optimization** - Prevents resource count from dominating
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+ ## Conversion Between Approaches
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+ ### Converting Our Score to AWS Config Style
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+ To get an "unweighted" score similar to AWS Config:
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+ ```python
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+ # Sum all compliant resources across all controls
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+ total_compliant = sum(control.compliant_resources for control in controls)
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+ # Sum all total resources across all controls
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+ total_resources = sum(control.total_resources for control in controls)
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+ # Calculate simple percentage
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+ aws_config_style_score = (total_compliant / total_resources) * 100
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+ ```
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+ ### Converting AWS Config to Our Style
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+ To add weighting to AWS Config scores:
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+ ```python
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+ # Apply control weights to each rule's compliance
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+ weighted_scores = []
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+ rule_compliance = rule.compliant / rule.total
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+ weight = get_control_weight(rule.control_id)
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+ weighted_scores.append(rule_compliance * weight)
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+ our_style_score = sum(weighted_scores) / sum(weights)
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+ ```
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+ ## Recommendations
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+ ### Use AWS Config Approach If:
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+ - You need simple, auditable compliance reporting
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+ - All controls have equal business importance
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+ - You're reporting to non-technical stakeholders
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+ - Regulatory requirements specify simple percentage
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+ ### Use Our Weighted Approach If:
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+ - You need risk-based security prioritization
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+ - Critical controls should influence score more
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+ - You're managing security maturity progression
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+ - You need actionable remediation guidance
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+ - You want to prevent resource count skew
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+ ### Use Both Approaches:
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+ - Report **AWS Config style** for auditors and compliance
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+ - Use **weighted approach** for security decision-making
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+ - Track both metrics over time for comprehensive view
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+ ## Summary Table
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+ | Metric | AWS Config | Our Approach | Difference |
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+ |--------|-----------|--------------|------------|
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+ | **Complexity** | Low | Medium | More complex but more insightful |
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+ | **Accuracy** | Resource-level | Security-level | Better reflects security posture |
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+ | **Actionability** | Limited | High | Clear prioritization guidance |
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+ | **Customization** | None | High | Adaptable to organization needs |
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+ | **Audit-friendly** | Very | Moderate | May need explanation |
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+ | **Risk-awareness** | No | Yes | Reflects actual security risk |
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+ ## Conclusion
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+ **AWS Config's approach** is simpler and more straightforward - it counts compliant resources and divides by total resources. This works well for basic compliance tracking but doesn't reflect security priorities.
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+ **Our weighted approach** adds complexity but provides **better security insights** by:
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+ 1. Prioritizing critical controls (encryption, access control)
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+ 2. Recognizing security maturity levels (IG1/IG2/IG3)
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+ 3. Preventing resource count from dominating scores
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+ 4. Providing actionable remediation guidance
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+ **Best Practice:** Use both approaches:
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+ - **AWS Config style** for compliance reporting and audits
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+ - **Weighted approach** for security decision-making and prioritization
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+ **Recommendation:** Consider adding an "unweighted score" output option to provide both perspectives to users.