Critical SQS Regional

SQS queue access policies should not allow public access

FSBP

Description

Flags SQS queue access policies that allow public access.


Remediation

Update the SQS queue access policy to remove public access permissions.

Steps

  1. Open the Amazon SQS console.
  2. Select the SQS queue with the public access policy.
  3. Go to the 'Access policy' section in the queue's settings.
  4. Review the policy statements and identify any that have Principal: '*'.
  5. Either remove these statements or add conditions to restrict access.
  6. Save the updated access policy.

Compliance

FSBP