Access Denied Events for All Resources Across All Users

Overview

The "Access Denied Events for All Resources Across All Users" widget aggregates access denial events across the entire organization, providing a holistic view of access issues. This insight helps security and IT teams quickly identify patterns in denied access and address potential security concerns.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Centralized Access Monitoring:

   • Helps IT teams track all denied access events across resources, offering a comprehensive view of potential access issues.

2. Permission Analysis:

   • Enables teams to evaluate and adjust permissions that might be causing users to be denied access to critical resources.

3. Operational Visibility:

   • Provides real-time data on denied access events, allowing IT teams to resolve issues and maintain operational continuity.

For Security Engineers:

1. Threat Detection:

   • A high frequency of access denial events could signal potential malicious activity or policy misconfigurations, which need to be addressed.

2. Security Posture:

   • Ensures that IAM roles and permissions are correctly configured, reducing the chance of unauthorized access or privilege escalation.

3. Regulatory Compliance:

   • Helps ensure access controls are in place and functioning correctly, supporting the organization’s compliance with relevant security standards.