MEDIUM

Ensure service gateway is used for OCI services

Service gateway should be used for private access to OCI services.

Security Impact

Without service gateway, traffic to OCI services traverses the internet.

How to Remediate

Create service gateway and add route table entries for Oracle services.

Affected Resources

OCI::Core::ServiceGateway

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSHIPAA

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Check Details

Check ID
oracle-networking-9
Service
Oracle Cloud Virtual Cloud Network (VCN)
Category
Network Security
Severity
MEDIUM

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