Ensure external key stores are monitored for availability
External key stores (XKS) should be monitored for connectivity and availability.
Security Impact
XKS unavailability prevents encryption/decryption operations for keys in the external store.
How to Remediate
Configure CloudWatch alarms for XKS connectivity. Ensure redundancy in external key manager infrastructure.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-kms-15
- Service
- Key Management Service (KMS)
- Category
- Monitoring
- Severity
- HIGH
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