Admin Policies Attached to EC2 Resources

Overview

The "Admin Policies Attached to EC2 Resources" widget provides visibility into IAM policies that grant admin-level access to Amazon EC2 resources. This widget is crucial for controlling which users can launch, terminate, or modify EC2 instances, ensuring proper governance of virtual machines in the cloud.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Instance Management:

   • Helps ensure that only authorized users have the ability to create, modify, or delete EC2 instances, preventing accidental or malicious configuration changes.

2. Permission Visibility:

   • Provides insights into IAM policies attached to EC2 resources, enabling better access management and minimizing the risk of over-permissioning.

3. Operational Security:

   • Ensures that EC2 resources are protected and managed in accordance with organizational security policies.

For Security Engineers:

1. Access Control:

   • Prevents unauthorized users from gaining admin access to EC2 resources, which could result in security vulnerabilities or resource misuse.

2. Security Oversight:

   • Ensures that security best practices are followed when granting admin access to EC2 resources, reducing potential attack surfaces.

3. Risk Mitigation:

   • Flags risky configurations or over-permissioned users that could compromise the security of EC2 instances.