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AWS: Filter S3 Objects

The Filter S3 Objects page provides options to filter which objects stored in S3 the AWS Data Collector queries for permissions and sensitive data. It is a wizard page for the categories of:

  • Collect S3
  • Collect SDD Data

Filter S3 Objects page

Use the buttons to customize the filter list:

  • Add – Opens the Select a bucket window. See the Add Filter topic for additional information.
  • Add Custom Filter – Create a custom filter. See the Add Custom Filter topic for additional information.
  • Remove – Remove a filter from the list

Add Filter​

The Select a Bucket window shows the available buckets in the AWS instance.

Select a bucket window

Select from the available buckets and click OK to add them to the Filter S3 Objects page.

Add Custom Filter​

Use the Add Custom Filter window to configure a custom filter.

Add Custom Filter window

Configure a custom filter using the following format:

  • The characters * and ? are wildcards
    • * – matches any number of characters
    • ? – matches a single character
  • ARN should follow the format: arn:aws:s3:::<bucket_name>/<key_name>

Click Save to add the custom filter to the Filter S3 Objects page.