Distribution of Policy Type for Streaming

Overview

The "Distribution of Policy Type for Streaming" widget provides an overview of the distribution of IAM policy types attached to streaming services such as Amazon SNS, Kinesis, and SQS. This widget is essential for ensuring that policies applied to streaming services are properly aligned with security best practices and organizational access controls.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Policy Allocation:

   • Helps identify the types of policies applied to streaming resources, ensuring they align with the principle of least privilege.

2. Access Control:

   • Allows visibility into whether streaming resources are protected by restrictive or overly permissive IAM policies.

3. Operational Security:

   • Ensures that only appropriate policy types are in use, preventing misconfigurations that could lead to security vulnerabilities.

For Security Engineers:

1. Policy Optimization:

   • Encourages the adoption of secure, least-privilege policies, reducing the risk of over-permissioning.

2. Security Oversight:

   • Flags instances where overly permissive policies are applied to streaming services, helping to mitigate risks such as unauthorized access or data leakage.

3. Compliance:

   • Helps ensure that streaming service policies meet internal and regulatory security standards.