Ensure Internet Gateways are attached only to required VPCs
Internet Gateways should only be attached to VPCs that require direct internet access. Internal-only VPCs should not have internet gateways.
Security Impact
Unnecessary internet gateways create potential paths for internet exposure if routing is misconfigured.
How to Remediate
Review and detach internet gateways from VPCs that do not require direct internet access. Use VPC endpoints for AWS services.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-vpc-13
- Service
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
- Category
- Network Design
- Severity
- MEDIUM
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