Histogram of Access Key Age

Overview

The "Histogram of Access Key Age" widget displays the distribution of access key ages across all IAM users in the AWS environment. This histogram helps in identifying the age of the keys and ensures that keys are regularly rotated to maintain secure access controls.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Key Lifecycle Management:

   • Provides a graphical representation of access key ages, helping IT engineers identify keys that are overdue for rotation or revocation.

2. Efficient Key Auditing:

   • Facilitates auditing by offering a quick view of the age distribution of keys, enabling IT teams to focus on older keys that may need attention.

3. Operational Control:

   • Ensures that key age does not exceed security best practices, helping to enforce organizational policies.

For Security Engineers:

1. Security Posture Enhancement:

   • Flags old access keys that may pose security risks, ensuring they are rotated in a timely manner to minimize vulnerabilities.

2. Risk Reduction:

   • Helps identify potentially stale access keys that could be exploited by attackers, reducing the overall risk exposure.

3. Compliance Support:

   • Assists in ensuring that key management practices align with compliance requirements and security policies.