Ensure ElastiCache Redis snapshots are encrypted
Redis snapshots should be encrypted to protect backup data at rest. Encrypted clusters automatically create encrypted snapshots.
Security Impact
Unencrypted snapshots can be accessed by unauthorized parties who gain access to S3, exposing all cached data.
How to Remediate
Enable cluster encryption at rest, which automatically encrypts snapshots. For manual snapshots, enable encryption when creating.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-elasticache-13
- Service
- Amazon ElastiCache
- Category
- Encryption
- Severity
- HIGH
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