Ensure EBS snapshots are encrypted
EBS snapshots should be encrypted to protect backup data. Encrypted snapshots create encrypted volumes when restored.
Security Impact
Unencrypted snapshots can expose sensitive data if shared or accessed inappropriately.
How to Remediate
Copy unencrypted snapshots to encrypted snapshots using AWS CLI or Console. Delete the original unencrypted snapshots after verification.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-ec2-3
- Service
- Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
- Category
- Encryption
- Severity
- HIGH
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