Rule: Secrets Manager Secrets Rotation Schedule

Rule Description:

Policy Details:

2. 1.
   Determine the frequency of secret rotation based on the sensitivity of the information and the risk assessment of the system.
4. 2.
   Implement a schedule for secret rotation, ensuring that administrative, service, and application passwords are included.
6. 3.
   Adopt a secure mechanism to generate new secrets, such as using random password generators or cryptographic methods, ensuring complexity and uniqueness.
8. 4.
   Store and manage the secrets securely in the Secrets Manager service, ensuring appropriate access controls and encryption mechanisms.
10. 5.
    Update all dependent systems and applications with the new secrets after each rotation.
12. 6.
    Regularly audit and monitor secret rotation activities to ensure compliance and identify any potential issues or non-compliance.

Troubleshooting Steps (if applicable):

2. 1.
   Check the rotation schedule settings in the Secrets Manager service to ensure it is correctly configured.
4. 2.
   Verify that the rotation process has the necessary permissions to access and modify the secrets.
6. 3.
   Review any error messages or logs generated during the rotation process to identify the specific problem.
8. 4.
   Ensure that the new secrets generated meet the complexity requirements and are compatible with the systems or applications that rely on them.
10. 5.
    Validate that the dependent systems or applications have been updated with the new secrets after rotation.
12. 6.
    If the issue persists, consult the Secrets Manager documentation or contact the technical support for further assistance.

Necessary Codes (if applicable):

2. 1.
   To create a new secret:

aws secretsmanager create-secret --name my-secret --secret-string "password123" --tags Key=Environment,Value=Production

2. 1.
   To update a secret with a new value:

aws secretsmanager update-secret --secret-id my-secret --secret-string "newpassword456" --tags Key=Environment,Value=Staging

2. 1.
   To rotate a secret manually:

aws secretsmanager rotate-secret --secret-id my-secret

Remediation Steps:

2. 1.
   Assess the current secret rotation process and determine the appropriate frequency for rotating secrets based on organizational policies and risk assessments.
4. 2.
   Configure or update the rotation schedule in the Secrets Manager service to align with the determined frequency.
6. 3.
   Implement mechanisms or tools to generate strong and unique secrets automatically during each rotation.
8. 4.
   Validate that all administrative, service, and application passwords are included in the rotation schedule.
10. 5.
    Ensure that access controls and encryption mechanisms are properly configured to protect the stored secrets.
12. 6.
    Update all systems and applications that rely on the secrets with the new values after each rotation.
14. 7.
    Regularly monitor and audit the secret rotation activities to detect any deviations or non-compliant actions.
16. 8.
    If any issues arise during the rotation process, refer to the troubleshooting steps provided above to diagnose and resolve them.