aws_shield_subscription resource

Use the aws_shield_subscription InSpec audit resource to test properties of an AWS Shield Advanced subscription.

Syntax

An aws_shield_subscription resource block returns a Shield Advanced subscription.

describe aws_shield_subscription do
  it { should exist }
end

Parameters

This resource does not require any parameters.

Properties

auto_renew

If ENABLED, the subscription will be automatically renewed at the end of the existing subscription period. Valid values: ENABLED or DISABLED.

end_time

The date and time your subscription will end.

limits

Specifies how many protections of a given type you can create. This is an array containing the Type of protection and the maximum number of protections that can be created for the specified Type.

proactive_engagement_status

Valid values: ENABLED, DISABLED, PENDING.

If ENABLED, the DDoS Response Team (DRT) will use email and phone to notify contacts about escalations to the DRT and to initiate proactive customer support.

If PENDING, you have requested proactive engagement and the request is pending. The status changes to ENABLED when your request is fully processed.

If DISABLED, the DRT will not proactively notify contacts about escalations or to initiate proactive customer support.

start_time

The start time of the subscription, in Unix time in seconds.

time_commitment_in_seconds

The length, in seconds, of the AWS Shield Advanced subscription for the account.

For a comprehensive list of properties available, see the API reference documentation

Examples

Check the automatic renewal status of a Shield Subscription:

describe aws_shield_subscription do
  its('auto_renew')  { should eq 'ENABLED' }
end

Matchers

AWS Permissions

Your AWS principal will need the Shield:Client:DescribeSubscriptionResponse action with Effect set to Allow.

You can find detailed documentation at Actions, Resources, and Condition Keys for Amazon Shield.