MEDIUM

Ensure data events are logged for Lambda functions

CloudTrail data events should be enabled for Lambda functions to log function invocations.

Security Impact

Without Lambda data events, function invocation patterns and potential abuse cannot be monitored.

How to Remediate

Configure data event selectors for Lambda: aws cloudtrail put-event-selectors with DataResources for Lambda functions.

Affected Resources

AWS::CloudTrail::TrailAWS::Lambda::Function

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2NIST 800-53

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-cloudtrail-10
Service
AWS CloudTrail
Category
Logging
Severity
MEDIUM

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