HIGH

Ensure backup vaults have encryption enabled

Backup vaults should use AWS KMS encryption to protect backup data at rest from unauthorized access.

Security Impact

Unencrypted backups expose data to unauthorized access if vault access is compromised.

How to Remediate

Configure backup vaults with KMS encryption using customer managed keys for better access control and audit trail.

Affected Resources

AWS::Backup::BackupVaultAWS::KMS::Key

Compliance Frameworks

PCI-DSSHIPAASOC 2GDPR

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-backup-2
Service
AWS Backup
Category
Encryption
Severity
HIGH

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