MEDIUMCIS 6.7

Ensure Cloud SQL database instances have backups configured

Automated backups should be enabled for data protection.

Security Impact

Without backups, data cannot be recovered from failures or corruption.

How to Remediate

Enable automated backups in instance settings. Configure retention period.

Affected Resources

sqladmin.googleapis.com/Instance

Compliance Frameworks

CIS GCP v1.3.0SOC 2HIPAA

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Check Details

Check ID
gcp-sql-3
Service
Google Cloud SQL
Category
Data Protection
Severity
MEDIUM
CIS Benchmark
6.7

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