Roles with Admin Access

Overview

The "Roles with Admin Access" widget identifies IAM roles that provide administrative access within your AWS environment. These roles are highly sensitive and need to be closely monitored to prevent unauthorized access.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Access Control:

   • Helps identify roles with excessive permissions, ensuring that only the right people have administrative access.

2. Role Auditing:

   • Assists in auditing roles for unnecessary admin privileges and reducing the attack surface.

3. Compliance:

   • Ensures compliance with the principle of least privilege by limiting admin access to only necessary roles.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Reduction:

   • Minimizes the likelihood of privileged access being misused or exposed to attackers.

2. Anomaly Detection:

   • Flags unusual admin role activity, such as unauthorized access or role changes.

3. Security Governance:

   • Ensures that admin roles adhere to security best practices and organizational policies.