aws_ses_templates Resource

Use the aws_ses_templates InSpec audit resource to test properties of multiple AWS Simple Email Service (SES) templates.

The AWS::SES::Template resource specifies an email template.

For additional information, including details on parameters and properties, see the AWS documentation on AWS SES Template.

Installation

This resource is available in the Chef InSpec AWS resource pack.

See the Chef InSpec documentation on cloud platforms for information on configuring your AWS environment for InSpec and creating an InSpec profile that uses the InSpec AWS resource pack.

Syntax

Ensure that the template exists.

describe aws_ses_templates do
  it { should exist }
end

Parameters

This resource does not require any parameters.

Properties

names: The name of the template.; Field: name
created_timestamps: The time and date the template was created.; Field: created_timestamp

Examples

Ensure a template name is available.

describe aws_ses_templates do
  its('names') { should include 'TEMPLATE_NAME' }
end

Matchers

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

The controls will pass if the list method returns at least one result.

exist

Use should to test that the entity exists.

describe aws_ses_templates do
  it { should exist }
end

Use should_not to test the entity does not exist.

describe aws_ses_templates do
  it { should_not exist }
end

AWS Permissions

Your Principal will need the SES:Client:ListTemplatesResponse action with Effect set to Allow.