Distribution of Policy Type for CloudWatch

Overview

The "Distribution of Policy Type for CloudWatch" widget provides insights into the different types of IAM policies applied to CloudWatch resources. This widget helps to visualize the security landscape of CloudWatch by categorizing policies based on their type (e.g., admin access, read-only access).

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Policy Visibility:

   • Helps IT teams understand the distribution of policy types across CloudWatch resources, ensuring that appropriate policies are assigned.

2. Access Control:

   • Provides clarity on the types of access granted to CloudWatch, allowing IT teams to adjust permissions to follow the principle of least privilege.

3. Compliance Management:

   • Assists in ensuring that policies applied to CloudWatch resources align with compliance requirements and security standards.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Assessment:

   • Allows for a quick evaluation of the types of permissions granted to CloudWatch resources, identifying any overly permissive policies.

2. Security Control:

   • Ensures that policies are restrictive enough to minimize security risks while still allowing necessary operations.

3. Policy Optimization:

   • Encourages the refinement and optimization of IAM policies, ensuring that only the necessary access is granted to CloudWatch resources.