MEDIUM

Ensure ECS services use awsvpc network mode

ECS services should use awsvpc network mode for task-level network isolation and security groups.

Security Impact

Bridge and host network modes share networking with other tasks, reducing isolation.

How to Remediate

Configure task definitions with networkMode: awsvpc. Update services to use awsvpc network configuration.

Affected Resources

AWS::ECS::TaskDefinitionAWS::ECS::Service

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSNIST 800-53

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-ecs-8
Service
Elastic Container Service (ECS)
Category
Network Security
Severity
MEDIUM

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