Ensure Direct Connect is encrypted
Direct Connect traffic should be encrypted using MACsec or VPN over Direct Connect for sensitive data.
Security Impact
Unencrypted Direct Connect traffic could be intercepted at the physical layer.
How to Remediate
Enable MACsec on Direct Connect connections or establish VPN tunnels over Direct Connect for encryption.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-vpc-18
- Service
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
- Category
- Encryption
- Severity
- HIGH
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