Unencrypted EBS Snapshots Table

This document outlines key details for managing unencrypted EBS snapshots, focused on IT and Security Engineers.

Aspect
Description

Risk

Unencrypted snapshots pose a risk of data leakage.

Detection

Use AWS Config rules to detect unencrypted EBS snapshots.

Prevention

Enable default encryption on EBS to ensure snapshots are encrypted automatically.

Remediation

Encrypt snapshots manually or copy to a new encrypted snapshot.

Monitoring

Regularly audit snapshots using AWS CloudTrail and Config.

Compliance

Ensure adherence to regulatory standards requiring data encryption.

Tools and Services

AWS Config, AWS Security Hub, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

Best Practices

Implement least privilege access controls on snapshot access.

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