Rule: EBS Volumes Should Be Protected by a Backup Plan

EBS (Elastic Block Store) volumes should be protected by a backup plan to meet the requirements of FedRAMP Low Revision 4 compliance. This ensures data durability, availability, and recoverability in case of any unexpected events, such as hardware failures, accidental data deletion, or software issues.

Step 1: Check if EBS volumes have a backup plan associated with them.

Step 2: Verify if the backup plan meets the requirements specified in the FedRAMP Low Revision 4 compliance guidelines.

Step 3: Identify any issues with backup plan configuration, such as incorrect backup frequency, retention period, or backup storage location.

Step 4: Review the backup plan logs or reports to check for any errors or failures in the backup process.

Step 5: Troubleshoot and resolve any identified issues with the backup plan configuration or execution.

No specific codes are required for this rule. However, you may need to use AWS CLI commands for troubleshooting and remediation steps.

Follow the step-by-step guide below to ensure that EBS volumes are protected by a backup plan to meet the FedRAMP Low Revision 4 compliance requirements:

Step 1: Access the AWS Management Console.

Step 2: Navigate to the Amazon EC2 service.

Step 3: Select the relevant EC2 instance.

Step 4: Choose the "Volumes" tab to view the associated EBS volumes.

Step 5: For each EBS volume, ensure that a backup plan is in place.

Step 6: If no backup plan exists, create a new one by following these steps:

• Click on the "Backup" tab.
• Click on the "Create Backup Plan" button.
• Specify a name for the backup plan.
• Configure the backup settings, such as frequency, retention period, and backup storage location, to meet the FedRAMP Low Revision 4 compliance requirements.
• Review and confirm the backup plan configuration.
• Click on the "Create Plan" button to save the backup plan.

Step 7: If an existing backup plan is in place, review and modify its settings if necessary.

Step 8: Regularly monitor the backup plan logs and reports to ensure successful backup execution.

Step 9: Perform periodic tests to validate the recoverability of the backup data.

By following the above steps, you can ensure that EBS volumes are protected by a backup plan in compliance with the requirements of FedRAMP Low Revision 4. Regular monitoring and testing of the backup plan will help in maintaining data durability, availability, and recoverability in case of any unforeseen events or incidents.