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