CloudWatch Logs with no retention policy

A CloudWatch log group set to never expire, allowing unbounded log storage charges to accumulate.

Last updated July 6, 2026

What triggers this finding

A CloudWatch log group with retention set to "Never Expire", allowing log data to accumulate indefinitely.

Typical fix

Set a retention period (e.g. 30, 90, or 365 days) appropriate for compliance and debugging needs.

Example savings

Varies by ingestion volume — high-traffic log groups can cost $10–$500+/month without retention.

See also: Severity and savings estimates for how Parsivex calculates figures on your report.

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