KMS CMK rotation should be enabled¶

Enable key rotation to ensure that keys are rotated once they have reached the end of their crypto period.

How to fix¶

Attribute enable_key_rotation of aws_kms_key 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_kms_key.

resource "aws_kms_key" "this" {
  deletion_window_in_days = 7
  description             = "pofix-example-key"

  enable_key_rotation = 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: kms_cmk_rotation_enabled
AWS Config Managed Rule: CMK_BACKING_KEY_ROTATION_ENABLED
Checkov Check: CKV_AWS_7
Powerpipe Controls: aws_compliance.control.cis_v500_3_6, aws_compliance.control.cis_v600_4_6, aws_compliance.control.kms_cmk_rotation_enabled