Ensure Glue Data Catalog resource policies restrict access appropriately
Data Catalog resource policies should implement least privilege, controlling which accounts and principals can access metadata.
Security Impact
Overly permissive catalog policies allow unauthorized access to metadata about data sources and schemas.
How to Remediate
Configure resource policies on Data Catalog databases and tables. Grant access only to required principals and accounts.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-glue-6
- Service
- AWS Glue
- Category
- Access Control
- Severity
- MEDIUM
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