AWS Transfer Family announces Terraform module to automate scanning of transferred files

AWS Transfer Family Terraform Module Update

AWS Transfer Family now supports automated malware scanning workflows for files transferred using Transfer Family resources. This release enhances centralized provisioning of threat detection workflows using Amazon GuardDuty S3 Protection, helping you meet data security requirements by identifying potential threats in transferred files.

AWS Transfer Family provides fully managed file transfers over SFTP, AS2, FTPS, FTP, and web browser-based interfaces for AWS storage services. With the new module, you can programmatically provision workflows to scan incoming files, dynamically route files based on scan results, and generate threat notifications in a single deployment. You can implement threat detection for specific S3 prefixes while preserving folder structures post scanning, ensuring that only verified clean files reach your business applications and data lakes.

What to do

• Use the new module from the Terraform Registry to get started.
• Visit the product page and user guide to learn more about Transfer Family.
• Check the AWS Region table for regions where Transfer Family is available.

Source: AWS release notes

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