Ensure CloudTrail log retention is configured
CloudTrail logs stored in S3 should have appropriate retention policies. CloudWatch Log Group retention should also be configured.
Security Impact
Without retention policies, logs may be deleted prematurely or stored indefinitely, affecting compliance and costs.
How to Remediate
Configure S3 lifecycle policies and CloudWatch Log Group retention periods based on compliance requirements (typically 1-7 years).
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-cloudtrail-12
- Service
- AWS CloudTrail
- Category
- Data Retention
- Severity
- MEDIUM
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