MEDIUM

Ensure private subnets are used for backend resources

Databases and application servers should be in private subnets.

Security Impact

Resources in public subnets are directly exposed to the internet.

How to Remediate

Create private subnets without internet gateway routes. Use NAT gateway for outbound.

Affected Resources

OCI::Core::Subnet

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSHIPAA

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Check Details

Check ID
oracle-networking-7
Service
Oracle Cloud Virtual Cloud Network (VCN)
Category
Network Design
Severity
MEDIUM

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