aws_ssm_parameter resource

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Use the aws_ssm_parameter InSpec audit resource to test properties of a ssm parameter.

Syntax

An aws_ssm_parameter resource block uses the parameter to select a ssm parameter.

describe aws_ssm_parameter(name: 'ssm-parameter-name-1234') do
  it { should exist }
end

Parameters

name (required)

This resource accepts a single parameter, the SSM Parameter Name. This can be passed either as a string or as a aws_ssm_parameter: 'value' key-value entry in a hash.

with_decryption (optional)

This decrypts the value associated with the ssm parameter. This must be passed as a string with_decryption: "true".

See also the AWS documentation on SSM Parameters.

Properties

Property	Description
arn	Provides the Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the parameter.
data_type	Provides the data type of the parameter.
last_modified_date	Provides the date the parameter was last changed or updated and the parameter version was created.
name	Provides the name of the parameter.
selector	Provides the version number or label used to retrieve the parameter value.
source_result	Applies to parameters that reference information in other AWS services.
type	Provides the type of the parameter.
value	Provides the value of the parameter.
version	Provides the version of the parameter.

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

Examples

Check the Name of a SSM Parameter

describe aws_ssm_parameter(name: 'ssm_parameter-name-1234') do
  its('name')  { should eq 'ssm_parameter-name-1234' }
end

Matchers

This InSpec audit resource has the following special matchers. For a full list of available matchers, please visit our matchers page.

exist

The control will pass if the describe returns at least one result.

Use should_not to test the entity should not exist.

describe aws_ssm_parameter(name: 'ssm_parameter-name-1234') do
  it { should exist }
end

describe aws_ssm_parameter(name: 'ssm_parameter-name-6789') do
  it { should_not exist }
end

AWS Permissions

Your Principal will need the ssm:GetParameter action with Effect set to Allow.

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