Ensure Glue connection passwords are encrypted
Glue connections to databases and data sources should have passwords encrypted with KMS keys.
Security Impact
Unencrypted connection passwords can be accessed by anyone with Glue permissions, exposing database credentials.
How to Remediate
Enable connection password encryption in Glue security settings. Use KMS customer managed keys. Rotate passwords regularly.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-glue-2
- Service
- AWS Glue
- Category
- Secrets Management
- Severity
- HIGH
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