Checks whether the security authentication method of an API in API Gateway is set to an Alibaba Cloud application or a specific type of plug-in.

Scenarios

You can configure a proper security authentication method for an API in API Gateway to reduce business security risks.

Risk level

Default risk level: medium.

You can change the risk level as required when you apply this rule.

Compliance evaluation logic

  • If the security authentication method of the API in API Gateway is set to an Alibaba Cloud application or a specific type of plug-in, the evaluation result is compliant.
  • If the security authentication method of the API in API Gateway is not set to an Alibaba Cloud application or a specific type of plug-in, the evaluation result is non-compliant.

Rule details

Item Description
Rule name api-gateway-api-auth-required
Rule ID api-gateway-api-auth-required
Tag API and ApiGateway
Automatic remediation Not supported
Trigger type Periodic execution
Time interval 24 hours
Supported resource type API resource
Input parameter PluginType