Checks whether the log_connections parameter of each ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL database is set to on. If so, the evaluation result is Compliant.

Scenarios

This rule applies when you need to record the information about the connections to servers. This helps you locate issues and meet security auditing requirements.

Risk level

Default risk level: low.

When you apply this rule, you can change the risk level based on your business requirements.

Compliance evaluation logic

  • If the log_connections parameter of each ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL database is set to on, the evaluation result is Compliant.
  • If the log_connections parameter of an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL database is set to off, the evaluation result is Incompliant. For more information about how to remediate an incompliant configuration, see Incompliance remediation.

Rule details

Item Description
Rule name rds-postgresql-parameter-log-connections
Rule identifier rds-postgresql-parameter-log-connections
Tag RDS and PostgreSQL
Automatic remediation Not supported
Trigger type Configuration change
Supported resource type ApsaraDB RDS instance
Input parameter None.

Incompliance remediation

Modify the settings of an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL database. For more information, see Modify the parameters of an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance.