Distribution of IAM Managed Policies

Overview

The "Distribution of IAM Managed Policies" widget provides insights into the various IAM managed policies and their distribution across users, roles, and groups within an organization. This analysis helps ensure that IAM policies are assigned correctly and follow organizational access control practices.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Access Control Management:

   • Offers a clear view of how IAM managed policies are distributed, which aids in effective access control management across different entities.

2. Policy Optimization:

   • Helps identify potential overlaps or inefficiencies in policy assignment, enabling more streamlined and effective access management.

3. Compliance:

   • Assists in ensuring that policies are appropriately assigned and compliant with internal governance and security policies.

For Security Engineers:

1. Visibility:

   • Provides visibility into the distribution of IAM policies, allowing security engineers to track where and how each policy is applied.

2. Audit Support:

   • Supports audit efforts by identifying and verifying that IAM policies are assigned correctly, helping ensure compliance with security standards.

3. Access Risks Identification:

   • Flags potential security risks arising from policy distribution, ensuring that the organization does not have excessive or redundant permissions across users, roles, and groups.