Admin Policies Attached to DynamoDB Resources

Overview

The "Admin Policies Attached to DynamoDB Resources" widget displays IAM policies that provide admin-level access to DynamoDB resources. This widget helps identify users or roles that may have excessive privileges on DynamoDB, ensuring that only those with a legitimate need have full control over database resources.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Access Control:

   • Helps ensure that only authorized users and roles have admin access to DynamoDB resources, following best practices for least privilege.

2. Resource Security:

   • Prevents over-permissioning by identifying and addressing unnecessary admin access to DynamoDB resources.

3. Auditing and Monitoring:

   • Aids in regular auditing of IAM policies attached to DynamoDB resources, ensuring compliance with security standards.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Mitigation:

   • Flags any over-permissioned IAM policies attached to DynamoDB resources, reducing the likelihood of data manipulation or unauthorized access.

2. Data Protection:

   • Helps protect sensitive data stored in DynamoDB by ensuring that admin access is only granted when necessary.

3. Compliance:

   • Supports compliance with internal and external security frameworks by ensuring proper IAM policy configuration.