Ensure CloudFront distributions use field-level encryption for sensitive data
Field-level encryption protects specific sensitive data fields (like credit cards, SSN) by encrypting them at the edge before forwarding to origin, adding defense in depth.
Security Impact
Sensitive data could be exposed if the origin server or intermediate network is compromised without field-level encryption.
How to Remediate
Configure field-level encryption profiles for distributions handling sensitive data. Specify fields to encrypt and provide public keys.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-cloudfront-6
- Service
- Amazon CloudFront
- Category
- Encryption
- Severity
- MEDIUM
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