SSM parameters encryption should be enabled¶

This control checks if SSM parameter has encryption enabled.

How to fix¶

Attribute type of aws_ssm_parameter must be "SecureString".

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_ssm_parameter.

resource "aws_ssm_parameter" "this" {
  name  = "/pofix/example/param"
  value = "example-value"

  type = "SecureString"
}

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: ssm_parameter_encryption_enabled
Powerpipe Control: aws_compliance.control.ssm_parameter_encryption_enabled