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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