Ensure KMS keys are not scheduled for deletion
KMS keys scheduled for deletion should be reviewed to prevent accidental data loss.
Security Impact
Deleted keys cannot be recovered, and data encrypted with deleted keys becomes permanently inaccessible.
How to Remediate
Cancel key deletion if not intended: aws kms cancel-key-deletion --key-id KEY_ID. Review data encrypted with the key.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-kms-2
- Service
- Key Management Service (KMS)
- Category
- Key Management
- Severity
- HIGH
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