Rule: EBS Volumes in Backup Plan

Rule Description:

Troubleshooting Steps (if applicable):

2. 1.
   Verify if EBS volumes are present within your AWS account.
4. 2.
   Check if any of the EBS volumes are not included in a backup plan.
6. 3.
   Identify the reason behind not including a specific EBS volume in the backup plan, if applicable.

Necessary Codes (if applicable):

Step-by-Step Guide for Remediation:

Check EBS Volumes:

2. 1.
   Log in to the AWS Management Console.
4. 2.
   Navigate to the EC2 service.
6. 3.
   Click on "Volumes" in the left-hand menu.
8. 4.
   Ensure all the required EBS volumes are listed.

Create a Backup Plan:

2. 1.
   Open the AWS Management Console.
4. 2.
   Go to the AWS Backup service.
6. 3.
   Click on "Create backup plan."
8. 4.
   Provide a unique name for the backup plan.
10. 5.
    Specify the desired backup frequency and retention period.
12. 6.
    Select the target EBS volumes to be included in the backup plan.
14. 7.
    Configure any additional options, such as lifecycle policies, if necessary.
16. 8.
    Review the backup plan configuration and click "Create backup plan."

Add EBS Volumes to an Existing Backup Plan:

2. 1.
   Open the AWS Management Console.
4. 2.
   Access the AWS Backup service.
6. 3.
   Select the existing backup plan that needs modification.
8. 4.
   Click on "Edit plan settings."
10. 5.
    Choose the desired EBS volumes to be included in the backup plan.
12. 6.
    Review the changes and click "Update backup plan."

Verify Backup Plan Configuration:

2. 1.
   Navigate to the AWS Backup service in the AWS Management Console.
4. 2.
   Select the backup plan in question.
6. 3.
   Review the included EBS volumes and the backup schedule.
8. 4.
   Ensure the backup plan meets the requirements of the CISA Cyber Essentials guidelines.

Summary: