aws_ec2_carrier_gateways Resource

Use the aws_ec2_carrier_gateways InSpec audit resource to test properties of the plural resource of AWS EC2 carrier gateway.

The AWS::EC2::CarrierGateway resource creates a carrier gateway.

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

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 the carrier gateway exists.

describe aws_ec2_carrier_gateways do
  it { should exist }
end

Parameters

This resource does not require any parameters.

Properties

carrier_gateway_ids: The ID of the carrier gateway.; Field: carrier_gateway_id
vpc_ids: The ID of the VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) associated with the carrier gateway.; Field: vpc_id
states: The state of the carrier gateway.; Field: state
owner_ids: The Amazon Web Services account ID of the owner of the carrier gateway.; Field: owner_id
tags: The tags assigned to the carrier gateway.; Field: tags

Examples

Ensure a carrier gateway ID is available.

describe aws_ec2_carrier_gateways do
  its('carrier_gateway_ids') { should include 'GATEWAY_ID' }
end

Ensure that the state is available.

describe aws_ec2_carrier_gateways 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_carrier_gateways do
  it { should exist }
end

Use should_not to test the entity does not exist.

describe aws_ec2_carrier_gateways do
  it { should_not exist }
end

AWS Permissions

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