Ensure VPN connections use strong encryption
VPN connections should use strong encryption algorithms and key sizes. Avoid deprecated algorithms like DES and MD5.
Security Impact
Weak encryption in VPN connections can be compromised, exposing traffic between on-premises and cloud environments.
How to Remediate
Configure VPN connections to use AES-256 encryption, SHA-256 or higher for integrity, and DH group 14 or higher for key exchange.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-vpc-16
- Service
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
- Category
- Encryption
- Severity
- HIGH
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