Kingdom: Environment
This section includes everything that is outside of the source code but is still critical to the security of the product that is being created. Because the issues covered by this kingdom are not directly related to source code, we separated it from the rest of the kingdoms.
AWS CloudFormation Misconfiguration: DynamoDB Backup Disabled
Abstract
A configuration turns off a backup or data recovery capability.
Explanation
Backups and data recovery controls protect data and ensure its availability so the business can maintain daily operations.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 CM
[2] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Insufficient Data Protection
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-2 Flaw Remediation (P1)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-2 Flaw Remediation
[5] Standards Mapping - OWASP API 2023 API8 Security Misconfiguration
[6] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A9 Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
[7] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A06 Vulnerable and Outdated Components
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.2
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.3.3
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 10.2 - Threat and Vulnerability Management
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 10.2 - Threat and Vulnerability Management
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 10.2 - Threat and Vulnerability Management, Control Objective C.1.6 - Web Software Components & Services
desc.structural.iac.misconfiguration_backup_disabled.base
Abstract
A configuration turns off a backup or data recovery capability.
Explanation
Backups and data recovery controls protect data and ensure its availability so the business can maintain daily operations.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 CM
[2] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Insufficient Data Protection
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-2 Flaw Remediation (P1)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-2 Flaw Remediation
[5] Standards Mapping - OWASP API 2023 API8 Security Misconfiguration
[6] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A9 Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
[7] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A06 Vulnerable and Outdated Components
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.2
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.3.3
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 10.2 - Threat and Vulnerability Management
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 10.2 - Threat and Vulnerability Management
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 10.2 - Threat and Vulnerability Management, Control Objective C.1.6 - Web Software Components & Services
desc.structural.iac.misconfiguration_backup_disabled.base