MEDIUM

Ensure Redshift cluster parameter groups enable user activity logging

User activity logging tracks all user queries and commands, essential for security monitoring, compliance, and forensic analysis.

Security Impact

Without user activity logs, tracking who accessed what data and when is impossible, hampering incident response.

How to Remediate

Set enable_user_activity_logging to true in the cluster parameter group. Configure S3 bucket to receive logs.

Affected Resources

AWS::Redshift::ClusterParameterGroup

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2HIPAAPCI-DSS

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-redshift-9
Service
Amazon Redshift
Category
Logging and Monitoring
Severity
MEDIUM

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