aws_ec2_prefix_lists Resource

Use the aws_ec2_prefix_lists InSpec audit resource to test properties of multiple AWS EC2 prefix lists.

The AWS::EC2::PrefixList resource specifies a managed prefix list.

For additional information, including details on parameters and properties, see the AWS documentation on AWS EC2 prefix lists.

Installation

This resource is available in the Chef InSpec AWS resource pack.

See the Chef InSpec documentation on cloud platforms for information on configuring your AWS environment for InSpec and creating an InSpec profile that uses the InSpec AWS resource pack.

Syntax

Ensure that a prefix list exists.

describe aws_ec2_prefix_lists do
  it { should exist }
end

Parameters

This resource does not require any parameters.

Properties

prefix_list_ids: prefix_list_id.
address_families: address_family.
states: state.
state_messages: state_message.
prefix_list_arns: prefix_list_arn.
prefix_list_names: prefix_list_name.
max_entries: max_entries.
versions: version.
tags: tags.
owner_ids: owner_id.

Examples

Ensure a prefix list ID is available.

describe aws_ec2_prefix_lists do
  its('prefix_list_ids') { should include 'PREFIX_LIST_ID' }
end

Ensure an address family is available.

describe aws_ec2_prefix_lists do
  its('address_families') { should include 'ADDRESS_FAMILY' }
end

Ensure that the state is AVAILABLE.

describe aws_ec2_prefix_lists do
    its('states') { should include 'AVAILABLE' }
end

Matchers

This InSpec audit resource has the following special matchers. For a full list of available matchers, please visit our Universal Matchers page.

The controls will pass if the describe method returns at least one result.

exist

Use should to test that the entity exists.

describe aws_ec2_prefix_lists do
  it { should exist }
end

Use should_not to test the entity does not exist.

describe aws_ec2_prefix_lists do
  it { should_not exist }
end

AWS Permissions

Your Principal will need the EC2:Client:DescribeManagedPrefixListsResult action with Effect set to Allow.