LOW

Ensure AWS Config retention is configured

Config retention period should be configured based on compliance requirements.

Security Impact

Short retention may not meet compliance requirements for configuration history.

How to Remediate

Configure Config retention period (7-2557 days). Set up S3 lifecycle policies for longer retention.

Affected Resources

AWS::Config::ConfigurationRecorder

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSHIPAA

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-config-14
Service
AWS Config
Category
Data Retention
Severity
LOW

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