EFS file system should have a backup policy enabled

What it checks

EFS file system: no effective enabled automatic backup policy is demonstrated.

Where it applies

Terraform: aws_efs_file_system

CloudFormation: AWS::EFS::FileSystem

How to fix it

1. Add an aws_efs_backup_policy resource with status = "ENABLED". This enables automatic daily backups via AWS Backup.

Frameworks

• AWS FSBP EFS.2
• SOC 2 CC7.4
• HIPAA 164.312(c)(1)

These mappings are advisory, not an attestation of compliance.

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