HIGH

Ensure SNS HTTPS subscriptions use TLS

SNS HTTPS endpoints should validate SSL certificates and use TLS 1.2+.

Security Impact

HTTP or invalid HTTPS subscriptions expose message data in transit.

How to Remediate

Ensure HTTPS endpoints have valid SSL certificates. Disable HTTP subscriptions for sensitive topics.

Affected Resources

AWS::SNS::Subscription

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSHIPAA

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-sns-5
Service
Simple Notification Service (SNS)
Category
Encryption
Severity
HIGH

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