Roles with Cross-Account Roles Access

Overview

The "Roles with Cross-Account Roles Access" widget identifies IAM roles that have been granted access to resources across AWS accounts. This helps in tracking and managing cross-account permissions.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Access Visibility:

   • Provides insight into which roles are granted cross-account access, ensuring transparency in how resources are shared.

2. Cross-Account Management:

   • Helps manage and secure cross-account access to prevent over-permissioning or unauthorized access.

3. Compliance:

   • Assists in ensuring that cross-account access adheres to organizational policies and security guidelines.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Mitigation:

   • Helps prevent excessive cross-account access that could lead to unintended exposure or misuse of resources.

2. Audit and Monitoring:

   • Enables auditing of cross-account access and ensures that it is used appropriately.

3. Policy Adherence:

   • Ensures that cross-account role access is in line with the principle of least privilege and other security policies.