Rule: S3 Bucket Cross-Region Replication Should Be Enabled
This rule ensures the secure replication of S3 buckets across different regions.
| Rule | S3 bucket cross-region replication should be enabled |
| Framework | FedRAMP Low Revision 4 |
| Severity | ✔ Critical |
Rule Description:
The rule requires that cross-region replication is enabled for S3 buckets that adhere to the FedRAMP Low security compliance standard, specifically Revision 4.
Troubleshooting Steps:
- 1.Verify that the S3 bucket is in the desired region.
- 2.Check if the bucket has already enabled cross-region replication.
- 3.Ensure that the AWS credentials have the necessary permissions to modify the bucket settings.
Necessary Codes:
No specific code is required for this rule.
Step-by-Step Guide for Remediation:
- 1.Log in to the AWS Management Console.
- 2.Go to the Amazon S3 service.
- 3.Select the S3 bucket that needs to comply with FedRAMP Low Revision 4.
- 4.Click on the "Management" tab.
- 5.In the menu on the left, click on "Replication."
- 6.Click on the "Add rule" button.
- 7.Select the source bucket that needs to replicate its contents across regions.
- 8.Choose the destination bucket in the target region.
- 9.Configure the replication options according to the desired settings.
- 10.Review the configuration and click on "Save."
Conclusion:
By following the above steps, cross-region replication can be enabled for S3 buckets that comply with the FedRAMP Low Revision 4 standard. This ensures that data stored in the bucket is replicated to another region for additional redundancy and disaster recovery purposes, meeting the required security compliance.