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ECS clusters should have container insights enabled

This control checks if ECS clusters use Container Insights. This control fails if Container Insights are not set up for a cluster.

How to fix

Attribute setting of aws_ecs_cluster must contain: "containerInsights".

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_ecs_cluster.

resource "aws_ecs_cluster" "this" {
  name = "pofix-example-cluster"
}
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: ecs_cluster_container_insights_enabled

  • AWS Config Managed Rule: ECS_CONTAINER_INSIGHTS_ENABLED

  • Checkov Check: CKV_AWS_65

  • Powerpipe Control: aws_compliance.control.ecs_cluster_container_insights_enabled