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Checks that AWS CloudTrail log file integrity validation is enabled.

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Why This Matters

Without comprehensive audit logging, you cannot detect unauthorized access, investigate security incidents, or prove compliance during audits. Logs provide the forensic trail needed for incident response and are a mandatory control in SOC 2 (CC7.2), ISO 27001 (A.12.4.1), and HIPAA.

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What DSALTA Checks

DSALTA connects to your Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment using read-only API access and evaluates this configuration on every sync cycle. The test result appears in your Data Library → Tests dashboard:
  • Passing — The configuration meets requirements. No action needed.
  • Failing — The configuration does not meet requirements. Follow the remediation steps below.
  • Not configured — The integration is connected but the required service or feature has not been set up yet.
This test runs automatically every 24 hours. If you fix the underlying issue, DSALTA will detect the change on the next sync cycle and update the status to Passing. You can also trigger a manual sync from Settings → Integrations → Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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How to Fix

If this test is failing, follow these steps to remediate:
  1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console.
  2. For CloudTrail: Navigate to CloudTrail → Create trail → Enable for all regions → Choose an S3 bucket for log storage → Enable log file validation.
  3. For VPC Flow Logs: Navigate to VPC → Select the VPC → Flow Logs tab → Create flow log → Choose destination (CloudWatch Logs or S3).
  4. For S3 Access Logging: Navigate to S3 → Select the bucket → Properties → Server access logging → Enable.
  5. Set a retention policy for logs (minimum 90 days, 365 days recommended for compliance).
  6. Ensure log storage buckets are encrypted and access-restricted.
  7. Once configured, DSALTA will detect the change on the next sync cycle and update the test status to Passing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This test runs automatically every 24 hours when the Amazon Web Services (AWS) integration is connected. You can trigger a manual sync at any time from the integration settings page.
A failing test generates an alert in your DSALTA dashboard. The assigned responsible role receives a notification. Remediate the issue before it affects your compliance posture.
Yes. If this test does not apply to your environment, you can mark it as Not Applicable with a justification. This exclusion is documented for auditors.
No. DSALTA uses read-only API access and never modifies, creates, or deletes resources in your environment. Remediation actions must be performed by your team directly in Amazon Web Services (AWS).