Cis AWS Compute 8.1

8.1 Ensure AWS Batch is configured with AWS CloudWatch Logs (Manual)

Description

You can configure Batch jobs to send log information to CloudWatch Logs.

Rationale

This enables you to view different logs from all your jobs in one convenient location.

Impact

N/A

Audit Procedure

Using AWS Console

1. Login to the AWS Console using https://console.aws.amazon.com/batch/
2. On the left hand side under Console settings, Click on Permissions
3. Under Job logs section
4. Confirm that Authorize Batch to use Cloudwatch is set with a green check.
5. If it is showing a red X refer to the remediation below.

Using AWS CLI

N/A - This control is manual and console-based.

Expected Result

Authorize Batch to use Cloudwatch is enabled (green check) in the Batch Console settings under Permissions > Job logs.

Remediation

Using AWS Console

1. Login to the AWS Console using https://console.aws.amazon.com/batch/.
2. In the left column under Console settings, Click on Permissions
3. In the Job logs section click on Edit
4. Click the Authorize Batch to use CloudWatch
5. Click Save

Using AWS CLI

N/A - This control is manual and console-based.

Default Value

AWS Batch is not configured with CloudWatch Logs by default.

References

• https://docs.aws.amazon.com/batch/latest/userguide/

CIS Controls

Profile

Level 1 | Manual