# Source: https://docs.datadoghq.com/security/default_rules/def-000-9cn.md

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# AWS accounts should be configured with security contact information
 
## Description{% #description %}

Ensuring that the security contact information is complete and accurate allows AWS to reach out to the right personnel in the event of security alerts or breaches.

## Remediation{% #remediation %}

Refer to the [Update the alternate contacts for your AWS account](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/accounts/latest/reference/manage-acct-update-contact-alternate.html) documentation in the AWS Account Management Reference Guide to add an alternate contact as your security contact.