IAM Roles

Overview

The "IAM Roles" widget provides an overview of all the IAM roles in your AWS environment. This widget is crucial for tracking and managing role-based access within your AWS accounts.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Access Visibility:

   • Provides a comprehensive view of who has been granted roles and what permissions those roles entail.

2. Role Management:

   • Helps manage and track role assignments efficiently, ensuring users have the appropriate access.

3. Compliance:

   • Ensures that role assignments comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Reduction:

   • Helps identify roles with excessive permissions or misconfigurations that could expose your environment to risk.

2. Anomaly Detection:

   • Flags unusual role assignments or modifications that may indicate security breaches or unauthorized access.

3. Policy Adherence:

   • Ensures roles follow the principle of least privilege, helping to minimize access to sensitive resources.