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Cloud Config:NAT Gateway zone independence

Last Updated:Jun 22, 2026

Evaluates whether a resource uses a NAT Gateway in the same zone. A resource that uses a NAT Gateway in a different zone is considered non-compliant.

Risk level

Default risk level: High.

You can change the risk level based on your business requirements.

Detection logic

  • A resource is considered compliant if it uses a NAT Gateway located in the same zone.

Rule details

Parameter

Description

Rule name

NAT Gateway zone independence

Rule identifier

natgateway-az-independence

Tags

NAT, NatGateway

Automatic remediation

Not supported

Rule trigger

Periodic

Trigger frequency

24 hours

Supported resource types

ACS::NAT::NatGateway

Input parameters

None

Remediation guide

To remediate non-compliant resources, see Use the SNAT feature of an Internet NAT gateway to access the Internet.