Users with Unused Keys

Overview

The "Users with Unused Keys" widget identifies IAM users who have access keys that have not been used in a specified time frame. This widget helps to ensure that no unnecessary keys are left active, minimizing the attack surface and promoting the best security practices for key management.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Key Management:

   • Assists IT engineers in identifying users with unused keys, enabling them to revoke or rotate them as necessary to reduce security risks.

2. Streamlined Access Control:

   • Reduces unnecessary exposure by ensuring that only active, used keys remain in the environment.

3. Operational Efficiency:

   • Helps IT teams focus on keys that are actively used, simplifying key management and compliance efforts.

For Security Engineers:

1. Security Risk Reduction:

   • Flags unused access keys that could be vulnerable to attacks, ensuring they are either used or removed to reduce risks.

2. Policy Adherence:

   • Ensures compliance with best practices for key management by removing or rotating unused keys.

3. Proactive Threat Detection:

   • Helps detect unused keys that could be leveraged maliciously, reducing the chances of unauthorized access or data breaches.