| name | cis-aws-storage-1.1 |
| description | AWS Storage Backups |
| category | cis-storage-services |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","aws","storage","backup","aws-backup","disaster-recovery","resilience"] |
| cis_id | 1.1 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS AWS Storage Services Benchmark v1.0.0 |
| tech_stack | ["aws"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["cis-aws-storage-1.2","cis-aws-storage-1.3","cis-aws-storage-1.4","cis-aws-storage-1.5","cis-aws-storage-1.6"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
CIS Control 1.1: AWS Storage Backups (Manual)
Profile Applicability
Description
AWS Storage Backups is a managed AWS Service that establishes high resiliency to your cloud resources. AWS Storage Backups are like making extra copies of your important stuff on Amazon's computers. It is an excellent strategy to ensure that the data and resources you use remain available in the event of unrecoverable damage or loss to your resources.
Rationale
AWS Backups enable you to back up and restore all data lost during the attack. While AWS Storage Backups provide a level of security, there are numerous methods to fortify your backups, ensuring the protection of your data and services.
Impact
Not implementing AWS Backups can lead to:
- Permanent data loss during security incidents or system failures
- Extended recovery time in disaster scenarios
- Non-compliance with data retention and disaster recovery requirements
- Business continuity disruption
Audit Procedure
Via AWS Management Console
This control requires manual verification of:
- Whether AWS Backup service is enabled and configured
- Backup plans exist for critical storage resources
- Backup schedules are defined according to organizational requirements
- Backup retention policies align with compliance requirements
Via AWS CLI
Check if AWS Backup is being used in your account:
aws backup list-backup-plans
aws backup list-backup-vaults
aws backup list-protected-resources
Expected Result
- AWS Backup service is enabled
- Backup plans are configured for critical resources
- Backup vaults exist with appropriate access controls
- Protected resources list includes all critical storage assets
Remediation
Via AWS Management Console
-
Sign into AWS Console
- Navigate to
https://console.aws.amazon.com/billing/home#/
- Enter your credentials
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Access AWS Backup Service
- In the AWS Management Console, type "Backup" or navigate through the services menu to find the "Storage" category where AWS Backup is listed