Chained IAM Roles

Overview

The "Chained IAM Roles" widget identifies roles that are used in succession or rely on role chaining in your AWS environment. This is important for understanding the flow of permissions between different roles.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Access Control:

   • Helps to understand how roles interact and where chaining might create unnecessary permission escalations.

2. Role Management:

   • Ensures that chained roles are configured correctly to avoid potential security vulnerabilities.

3. Troubleshooting:

   • Assists in resolving issues where permissions might be insufficient due to improperly chained roles.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Mitigation:

   • Identifies potential privilege escalation risks created by chained roles.

2. Anomaly Detection:

   • Flags unusual chaining behaviors that could indicate misconfigurations or security concerns.

3. Policy Enforcement:

   • Ensures that role chaining is in line with organizational policies and security standards.