# Cis AWS Compute 8.1

> Ensure AWS Batch is configured with AWS CloudWatch Logs

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- Updated: 2026-09-17
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# 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

| Controls Version | Control                    | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
| ---------------- | -------------------------- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| v8               | 8.2 Collect Audit Logs     | X    | X    | X    |
| v7               | 6.2 Activate audit logging | X    | X    | X    |

## Profile

Level 1 | Manual