Groups with Admin Access

Overview

The "Groups with Admin Access" widget provides a view of IAM groups that have been assigned administrative privileges. These groups typically have extensive access across AWS services, and it is critical to monitor them to ensure that they are used appropriately.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Permissions Management:

   • Provides visibility into groups with elevated privileges, helping to ensure that administrative access is only granted to the right users.

2. Operational Efficiency:

   • Helps quickly identify groups that have administrative access, enabling faster audits and adjustments to permissions.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Reduction:

   • Flags groups with admin access to ensure they are properly controlled and monitored, minimizing the risk of unauthorized or excessive access.

2. Compliance:

   • Ensures compliance with security best practices by verifying that administrative privileges are assigned only when necessary and are continuously monitored.