Route 53 domains should have transfer lock enabled¶

Ensure Route 53 registered domains are locked to prevent any unauthorized transfers to another domain name registrar.

How to fix¶

Attribute transfer_lock of aws_route53domains_registered_domain 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_route53domains_registered_domain.

resource "aws_route53domains_registered_domain" "this" {
  domain_name = "pofix-example.com"

  transfer_lock = 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: route53_domain_transfer_lock_enabled
Checkov Check: CKV_AWS_377
Powerpipe Control: aws_compliance.control.route53_domain_transfer_lock_enabled