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Checks that VPC flow logs are enabled to capture network traffic.

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About

When you connect Amazon Web Services (AWS) to DSALTA, the platform retrieves the list of resources in your environment using read-only API access. DSALTA then checks whether this configuration is in place. If it is not, DSALTA activates this check so you can remediate it.

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Why This Matters

Without audit logs you cannot detect unauthorized activity, investigate an incident, or prove what happened during an audit. Comprehensive, retained logs are the forensic backbone of incident response and are mandated by SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.

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How to Fix

Before you begin
  • Ensure you have Admin access to the AWS account.
Enable VPC flow logs
  1. Sign in to the AWS Console and navigate to VPC → Your VPCs.
  2. Select the VPC and open the Flow logs tab.
  3. Click Create flow log, set the filter to All, and choose a destination (CloudWatch Logs or S3).
  4. Click Create flow log.
Once flow logs are captured, DSALTA retrieves the change on the next sync and sets the check status to Passing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This check runs automatically every 24 hours while the Amazon Web Services (AWS) integration is connected. You can also trigger a manual sync from Integrations in the sidebar.
A failing check appears in your Data Library → Tests dashboard. Work through the steps above; once the underlying configuration is fixed, the status updates automatically on the next sync.
Yes. If it does not apply to your environment, mark it as Not Applicable with a justification. The exclusion is documented for auditors.
No. DSALTA uses read-only API access and never modifies, creates, or deletes resources. All remediation is performed by your team directly in Amazon Web Services (AWS).