AWS Config Expands Resource Coverage with Support for 30 New AWS Resource Types

Supporting additional resources enhances AWS Config’s ability to monitor, assess, and remediate cloud configurations.

By Diana Quinn · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-03-02 · 1 min read

AI-ASSISTED REPORTING · RETROSPECTIVE ARCHIVE

Retrospective edition: 2026-03-02. Source published: 2026-03-02. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

AWS Config has broadened its scope by adding compatibility with 30 new resource types across various AWS services including Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and Amazon Cognito. This expansion allows more comprehensive visibility and governance of cloud environments.

With automatic tracking for users recording all resource types, the update enables improved compliance auditing and troubleshooting. The new resource support is integrated with Config rules and aggregators, facilitating automated policy enforcement and aggregated compliance reporting across regions where the services operate.

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AWS Config now supports 30 new resource types ↗

Source published 2026-03-02. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.