Rule: ELB Application and Network Load Balancers SSL Usage

According to the rule, all ELB (Elastic Load Balancer) application and network load balancers should only use SSL or HTTPS listeners for Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) compliance. This policy aims to ensure the secure transmission of data for financial institutions operating under FFIEC regulations.

1. Verify Load Balancer Configuration:

• Check the listener configuration of your ELB application or network load balancer.
• Ensure that all listeners are using SSL or HTTPS protocols exclusively.
• Make sure there are no non-secure HTTP listeners.

2. Review SSL Certificate Setup:

• Confirm that SSL certificates are properly configured and associated with the listeners.
• Validate the certificate expiration date to ensure uninterrupted SSL connections.
• Verify the certificate authority (CA) and ensure it is trusted by the FFIEC compliant systems.

3. Check Listener Rules and Policies:

• Review the listener rules and policies associated with your ELB.
• Ensure that any relevant security policies are in place to enforce the use of SSL or HTTPS protocols.

No specific codes are provided for this rule, as it focuses on configuration and policies rather than code implementation.

To ensure compliance with the FFIEC rule on ELB application and network load balancers using only SSL or HTTPS listeners, follow these steps:

1. Access and identify the ELB:

• Log in to the AWS Management Console.
• Navigate to the EC2 service.
• Select "Load Balancers" from the left-hand sidebar.
• Choose the appropriate ELB from the list.

2. Verify the listener configuration:

• Click on the "Listeners" tab in the ELB settings.
• Review the existing listeners and ensure that only SSL or HTTPS protocols are being used.
• If any non-secure HTTP listeners are present, remove them.
• Add new listeners using SSL or HTTPS protocols if necessary.

3. Configure SSL certificates:

• Ensure that SSL certificates are available and properly configured.
• If certificates need renewal, follow the appropriate steps to update them.
• Associate the SSL certificates with the respective listeners.

4. Review security policies:

• Check the security policies associated with the ELB.
• Ensure that the policies enforce the use of SSL or HTTPS protocols.
• Modify or update the policies if necessary.

5. Testing and Monitoring:

• After making the necessary changes, perform thorough testing.
• Use various testing tools to ensure successful SSL or HTTPS connections.
• Continuously monitor the ELB for any potential issues or non-compliant behavior.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your ELB application and network load balancers adhere to the rule of using SSL or HTTPS listeners specified by the FFIEC.