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ECS fargate services should run on the latest fargate platform version

This control checks if AWS ECS Fargate services are running the latest Fargate platform version. This control fails if the platform version is not the latest.

How to fix

Attribute platform_version of aws_ecs_service must be "LATEST".

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_service.

resource "aws_ecs_service" "this" {
  name = "pofix-example-service"

  network_configuration {
    subnets = ["subnet-abc123", "subnet-def456"]
  }

  platform_version = "LATEST"
}
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_service_fargate_using_latest_platform_version

  • AWS Config Managed Rule: ECS_FARGATE_LATEST_PLATFORM_VERSION

  • Checkov Check: CKV_AWS_332

  • Powerpipe Control: aws_compliance.control.ecs_service_fargate_using_latest_platform_version