Users with Cross Account Role Access

Overview

The "Users with Cross Account Role Access" widget identifies users who have cross-account roles, enabling them to access AWS resources from other AWS accounts. This insight helps ensure that access across accounts is managed appropriately and that users have only the permissions they need for their roles.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Access Control:

   • Identifies users who have access to resources across multiple AWS accounts, ensuring proper access management.

2. Auditability:

   • Helps track and audit cross-account access, which is essential for troubleshooting and auditing purposes.

3. Security Visibility:

   • Offers visibility into cross-account roles, which may present additional risks if not managed carefully.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Management:

   • Cross-account roles can introduce additional risks if improperly managed, and this widget helps identify those at risk.

2. Compliance:

   • Ensures that only authorized users have cross-account access, supporting compliance with security standards and best practices.

3. Security Posture:

   • Flags users with cross-account access that may require tighter controls or re-evaluation based on organizational security requirements.