MEDIUM

Ensure SNS topics are encrypted with KMS

SNS topics should be encrypted using customer managed KMS keys for sensitive data.

Security Impact

Unencrypted messages may expose sensitive data if topic access is compromised.

How to Remediate

Configure KMS encryption on SNS topics. Specify a customer managed KMS key for additional control.

Affected Resources

AWS::SNS::Topic

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSHIPAAGDPR

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-sns-1
Service
Simple Notification Service (SNS)
Category
Encryption
Severity
MEDIUM

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