Admin Policies Attached to Kinesis Resources

Overview

The "Admin Policies Attached to Kinesis Resources" widget displays IAM policies that grant admin-level access to Amazon Kinesis resources. This widget is vital for ensuring that only authorized users have control over Kinesis streams, which are often critical for real-time data processing and analytics.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Access Visibility:

   • Helps ensure that only necessary roles have admin-level access to Kinesis resources, reducing the risk of over-permissioning.

2. Stream Security:

   • Ensures that only trusted IAM users or roles can modify or manage Kinesis streams, safeguarding real-time data.

3. Policy Management:

   • Assists in identifying and removing unnecessary admin access to Kinesis resources, reducing the attack surface.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Reduction:

   • Identifies excessive admin access, preventing unauthorized users from tampering with critical data streams.

2. Real-time Protection:

   • Protects the integrity of real-time data processing by enforcing proper access controls over Kinesis resources.

3. Compliance Assurance:

   • Ensures that access to Kinesis streams aligns with internal and regulatory security policies, helping to maintain compliance.