DocumentDB clusters should have deletion protection enabled¶

Ensure DocumentDB clusters have deletion protection enabled.

How to fix¶

Attribute deletion_protection of aws_docdb_cluster must be true.

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"

  deletion_protection = true
}

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_deletion_protection_enabled
AWS Config Managed Rule: DOCDB_CLUSTER_DELETION_PROTECTION_ENABLED
Powerpipe Control: aws_compliance.control.docdb_cluster_deletion_protection_enabled