Ensure AWS CloudFormation is used for managing an AWS Account

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Description

AWS CloudFormation is not in use for your AWS Account. AWS CloudFormation allows you to automate your cloud infrastructure management and deployment.

Remediation

AWS CloudFormation can be used to automate the creation of cloud resources by using CloudFormation Templates. AWS CloudFormation allows you to automatically replicate your cloud infrastructure even in cases of catastrophic site failure. Having CloudFormation Templates helps you to automate resource creation as well as handle the availability of resources.

Policy Details

Rule Reference ID: AC_AWS_0444
CSP: AWS
Remediation Available: Yes
Resource Category: Management
Resource Type: CloudFormation