IAM Inline Policies

Overview

The "IAM Inline Policies" widget identifies IAM policies that are directly embedded within a specific user, group, or role. Unlike managed policies, inline policies are attached to individual entities, which can make them harder to manage but offer more granular control over permissions. This widget provides visibility into the use of inline policies across the AWS environment.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Permissions Control:

   • Provides insights into inline policies, enabling IT engineers to monitor and control permissions at a granular level. This is especially useful for special cases where individual policy attachment is required.

2. Operational Efficiency:

   • Inline policies can be harder to track compared to managed policies. This widget streamlines the process of auditing and managing inline policies, ensuring they are applied correctly.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Reduction:

   • Inline policies can introduce risks if mismanaged. This widget helps security teams ensure that only necessary and properly configured inline policies are in use, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

2. Compliance:

   • Inline policies are sometimes difficult to audit. By providing visibility, this widget ensures that inline policies comply with security standards and least privilege principles, supporting a secure and compliant environment.