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# Redshift clusters should not use the default database name
 
## Description{% #description %}

This control verifies if the database name of an Amazon Redshift cluster has been changed from its default setting of `dev`.

When setting up a Redshift cluster, it is recommended to assign a unique database name instead of using the default. Default names are widely known and should be customized during configuration. For instance, using a common name could unintentionally allow access if referenced in IAM policy conditions.

## Remediation{% #remediation %}

Redshift cluster database names must be chosen when the cluster is created. For guidance on the creation process, refer to the [Getting started with Amazon Redshift](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/redshift/latest/gsg/getting-started.html) section of the Amazon Redshift Management Guide.