LOW

Ensure Lambda functions have appropriate timeout settings

Lambda function timeouts should be set appropriately for the workload to prevent long-running executions.

Security Impact

Long timeouts can lead to increased costs and resource consumption from stuck functions.

How to Remediate

Set function timeout based on expected execution time plus buffer. Default of 3 seconds may be too short for many workloads.

Affected Resources

AWS::Lambda::Function

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-lambda-12
Service
AWS Lambda
Category
Cost Management
Severity
LOW

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