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AWS DocumentDB clusters should have an adequate backup retention period

This control checks whether an AWS DocumentDB cluster has a backup retention period greater than or equal to 7 days. The control fails if the backup retention period is less than 7 days.

How to fix

Attribute backup_retention_period of aws_docdb_cluster 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_docdb_cluster.

resource "aws_docdb_cluster" "this" {
  backup_retention_period         = 7
  cluster_identifier              = "pofix-example-docdb"
  enabled_cloudwatch_logs_exports = ["audit", "profiler"]
  master_password                 = "ChangeMe123!"
  master_username                 = "dbadmin"
}
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: docdb_cluster_backup_retention_period_7_days

  • AWS Config Managed Rule: DOCDB_CLUSTER_BACKUP_RETENTION_CHECK

  • Checkov Check: CKV_AWS_360

  • Powerpipe Control: aws_compliance.control.docdb_cluster_backup_retention_period_7_days