Landing Zone provisioned by AWS Control Tower

The "Landing Zone Provisioned by AWS Control Tower" template provides a ready-to-use, secure, and compliant cloud environment setup for organisations using multiple AWS accounts. Built around AWS Control Tower, this template offers centralised account management, governance policies, logging, auditing, and security features. It acts as a launchpad for building scalable and well-managed AWS environments. 
 

Why is this template effective ?

This template is a one-time solution as it streamlines the process of establishing multiple accounts in AWS environments, eliminating the complexities of starting from scratch. It offers a pre-configured Landing Zone that encompasses essential elements such as security policies, user access control, and centralized monitoring. 
 

 As a result, every new AWS account created adheres to consistent security and compliance standards, minimizing the risk of manual errors and significantly reducing the time required by cloud administrators. 
 

Who needs this template and when is the best time to use it ?

This template is the right choice for cloud architects, DevOps teams, security engineers, and enterprise IT managers who are responsible for managing multiple AWS accounts. 

It’s especially useful for growing organizations or startups planning to expand their AWS usage, companies moving to cloud-native infrastructure, or any team that wants to build on AWS using best practices from day one. 
 

What are the main components of the template ?

• AWS Control Tower – Sets up and governs the AWS environment 

• Management Account – Central hub for controlling all AWS services 

• AWS IAM Identity Centre – Manages user access and authentication 

• Security OU (Organisational Unit) – Enforces security policies across accounts. 

• Log Archive Account – Stores logs for audit and security tracking. 

• Audit Account – Tracks compliance and policy violations 

• AWS CloudFormation StackSets – Automates cloud resource setup 

• AWS Service Catalogue (Account Factory) – Manages the creation of new AWS accounts 

• Provisioned Account – New AWS account built using the above rules 

• Account Baseline – Pre-defined security configurations 

• Security Notifications – Sends alerts when compliance is broken. 

• AWS Config Aggregator – Collects data to monitor security compliance 
   

How to get started with Cloudairy ?

Use this template in Cloudairy with just a few steps: 

• Log in to Cloudairy and open the Templates section.  

• Search for “Landing Zone Provisioned by AWS Control Tower.”  

• Open the template to review its structure and architecture. Click “Use Template” to begin customising it based on your organisation’s needs.  

• From there, you can configure governance, assign permissions, and export the setup for AWS deployment. 
   

Summary 

This template offers a comprehensive solution for establishing a secure, scalable, and compliant AWS Landing Zone using AWS Control Tower. It includes built-in governance, centralised logging, account factory features, and security controls, making it easier to manage cloud resources in complex multi-account environments. It is ideal for any organisation aiming to adhere to AWS best practices from the outset.