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Restrict Peering and Transit Attachments to Authorized Accounts

CCC.VPC.CN03 · Networking

Ensure VPC peering connections and transit hub attachments are only established with explicitly authorized destinations to limit network exposure and enforce boundary controls.

Related Capabilities

IDTitleDescription
CCC.VPC.CP11Connectivity Options - VPC PeeringThe service can establish a private peering connection between two virtual networks so that their resources communicate using private addresses.
CCC.VPC.CP12Connectivity Options - Transit HubThe service can connect multiple virtual networks and on-premises networks through a central transit hub in a hub-and-spoke model.

Related Threats

IDTitleDescription
CCC.VPC.TH03Network Access is Granted Through Unauthorized Peering or Transit AttachmentsUnauthorized peering connections or transit hub attachments can allow network traffic between untrusted or unapproved subscriptions, leading to potential data exposure or exfiltration.

Assessment Requirements

IDTextApplicability
CCC.VPC.CN03.AR01When a VPC peering connection is requested, the service MUST prevent connections from VPCs that are not explicitly allowed.tlp-green, tlp-amber, tlp-red
CCC.VPC.CN03.AR02When a network is attached to a transit hub, the service MUST reject attachments from accounts that are not explicitly allowed.tlp-green, tlp-amber, tlp-red

Guideline Mappings

FrameworkIDRemarks
NIST-CSFPR.AC-3
CCMIVS-01
ISO_270012013 A.13.1.3
NIST_800_53AC-4