Admin Policies Attached to ECR Resources

Overview

The "Admin Policies Attached to ECR Resources" widget focuses on IAM policies that grant admin-level access to Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) resources. This widget ensures that only authorized users or roles have the ability to manage container images and repositories in ECR, safeguarding the integrity of containerized applications.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Repository Security:

   • Ensures that only authorized users can push or pull container images, protecting ECR repositories from unauthorized access or modifications.

2. Access Control:

   • Helps manage the assignment of IAM policies to ECR resources, ensuring that users with admin access have a legitimate need.

3. Operational Efficiency:

   • Reduces the risk of misconfigurations by maintaining clear visibility into who has access to manage container images.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Mitigation:

   • Prevents unauthorized or malicious access to ECR resources, which could lead to the introduction of malicious images or data.

2. Security Compliance:

   • Ensures that admin-level permissions are in line with security best practices, preventing over-permissioning and potential exploits.

3. Access Control:

   • Flags instances where admin access to ECR resources may be too broad or unnecessary, helping to reduce security risks.