aws_waf_byte_match_sets resource

Use the aws_waf_byte_match_sets Chef InSpec audit resource to test the properties of multiple AWS (Web Application Firewall) WAF byte match sets.

For additional information, including details on parameters and properties, see the AWS documentation on the AWS::WAF::ByteMatchSet resource type.

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 byte match set exists.

describe aws_waf_byte_match_sets do
  it { should exist }
end

Parameters

This resource does not require any parameters.

Properties

byte_match_set_ids: The unique identifier for the ByteMatchSet.; Field: byte_match_set_id
names: The name of the ByteMatchSet.; Field: name

Examples

Ensure a byte match set is available.

describe aws_waf_byte_match_sets do
  its('byte_match_set_ids') { should include 'BYTE_MATCH_SET_ID' }
end

Ensure a byte match set name is available.

describe aws_waf_byte_match_sets do
    its('names') { should include 'BYTE_MATCH_SET_NAME' }
end

Matchers

This Chef 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 list method returns at least one result.

exist

Use should to test that the entity exists.

describe aws_waf_byte_match_sets do
  it { should exist }
end

Use should_not to test the entity does not exist.

describe aws_waf_byte_match_sets do
  it { should_not exist }
end

AWS Permissions

Your Principal will need the WAF:Client:ListByteMatchSetsResponse action with Effect set to Allow.