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AppStream fleet session disconnect timeout should be set to less than or equal to 5 mins

The disconnect timeout in minutes refers to the duration for which a streaming session remains active even after users have disconnected. It is recommended to set the disconnect timeout to 5 minutes or less for the AppStream Fleet.

How to fix

Attribute disconnect_timeout_in_seconds of aws_appstream_fleet must be non-empty.

Implementation options

Choose the option that matches how you manage Terraform. All options satisfy this control.

Option 1: Terraform AWS provider resources

If you manage resources directly, configure the relevant Terraform AWS provider resources to meet this control. See docs for the resources involved: aws_appstream_fleet.

resource "aws_appstream_fleet" "this" {
  compute_capacity {
    desired_instances = 1
  }
  idle_disconnect_timeout_in_seconds = 600
  instance_type                      = "stream.standard.small"
  name                               = "pofix-example-fleet"
}
Which option should I choose?
  • Compliance.tf module (recommended): controls enforced by default and mapped to frameworks.
  • Open source module (terraform-aws-modules): compatible by design with compliance.tf. Same variable names for an easy, low-change migration path when you are ready.
  • Terraform AWS provider resources: manage Terraform resources directly.

Tool mappings

Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.

  • Compliance.tf (CTF) Control: appstream_fleet_session_disconnect_timeout_300_seconds

  • Powerpipe Control: aws_compliance.control.appstream_fleet_session_disconnect_timeout_300_seconds