Enable Error Logging for OpenSearch Domains to CloudWatch
Checks if error logs from OpenSearch domains are being sent to CloudWatch Logs, aiding in diagnostics and compliance.
| Rule | OpenSearch domain error logging to CloudWatch Logs should be enabled |
| Framework | AWS Foundational Security Best Practices |
| Severity | ✔ Medium |
OpenSearch Domain Error Logging to CloudWatch Logs Enabled for AWS Foundational Security Best Practices
Description:
Enabling OpenSearch domain error logging to CloudWatch Logs is crucial for AWS Foundational Security Best Practices. This allows you to monitor and track any errors or issues that occur within your OpenSearch domain, providing visibility into potential security vulnerabilities.
Troubleshooting Steps:
If you encounter any issues with enabling error logging to CloudWatch Logs, ensure that your IAM role has the necessary permissions to write logs to CloudWatch.
Necessary Codes:
There are no specific codes required for enabling OpenSearch domain error logging to CloudWatch Logs as this can be configured directly through the AWS Management Console.
Steps for Remediation:
- 1.Navigate to the AWS Management Console and open the Amazon OpenSearch Service dashboard.
- 2.Select your OpenSearch domain for which you want to enable error logging.
- 3.Click on the "Configure domain" button.
- 4.In the "Log publishing" section, enable error logs by selecting the option to publish to CloudWatch Logs.
- 5.Choose an existing IAM role or create a new one with the necessary permissions for writing logs to CloudWatch.
- 6.Save the changes and error logging for your OpenSearch domain will be enabled.
By following these steps, you will ensure that error logging for your OpenSearch domain is correctly configured to CloudWatch Logs, aligning with AWS Foundational Security Best Practices.