Neptune DB clusters should have IAM database authentication enabled¶

This control checks if a Neptune DB cluster has IAM database authentication enabled. The control fails if IAM database authentication isn't enabled for a Neptune DB cluster.

How to fix¶

Attribute iam_database_authentication_enabled of aws_neptune_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_neptune_cluster.

resource "aws_neptune_cluster" "this" {
  backup_retention_period        = 7
  cluster_identifier             = "pofix-example"
  enable_cloudwatch_logs_exports = ["audit"]
  skip_final_snapshot            = true

  iam_database_authentication_enabled = 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: neptune_db_cluster_iam_authentication_enabled
AWS Config Managed Rule: NEPTUNE_CLUSTER_IAM_DATABASE_AUTHENTICATION
Checkov Check: CKV_AWS_359
Powerpipe Control: aws_compliance.control.neptune_db_cluster_iam_authentication_enabled