Ensure Athena workgroups have data usage controls configured
Data usage controls limit the amount of data scanned per query, preventing excessive costs from poorly optimized queries.
Security Impact
Unoptimized queries scanning terabytes of data can result in unexpected costs and performance issues.
How to Remediate
Set 'Data scanned per query' limit in workgroup configuration. Educate users on query optimization best practices.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-athena-7
- Service
- Amazon Athena
- Category
- Cost Optimization
- Severity
- MEDIUM
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