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.
Install
This resource is available in the Chef InSpec AWS resource pack.
For information on configuring your AWS environment for Chef InSpec and creating an InSpec profile that uses the InSpec AWS resource pack, see the Chef InSpec documentation on the AWS cloud platform.
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
For a full list of available matchers, see 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.