Password Policies that Do Not Meet or Exceed the AWS CIS Foundations Benchmark Standard

Overview

The "Password Policies that Do Not Meet or Exceed the AWS CIS Foundations Benchmark Standard" widget highlights any IAM password policies that do not align with the AWS CIS Foundations Benchmark standards. This ensures that password configurations follow industry best practices for security and compliance, minimizing vulnerabilities related to weak password policies.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Compliance Enforcement:

   • Identifies and flags password policies that fall short of the AWS CIS Foundations Benchmark, enabling IT engineers to quickly address gaps and ensure compliance.

2. Operational Oversight:

   • Helps maintain strong, standardized password policies across the organization, reducing the operational overhead of policy management.

3. Security Risk Management:

   • Provides IT engineers with insights into non-compliant policies, enabling them to improve password management and reduce the likelihood of security incidents.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Mitigation:

   • Highlights potential weaknesses in password policies that could compromise account security, helping to prevent unauthorized access.

2. Security Benchmarking:

   • Ensures alignment with security frameworks such as the AWS CIS Foundations, which provides trusted guidelines for securing AWS environments.

3. Regulatory Compliance:

   • Supports adherence to regulatory requirements by ensuring that password policies comply with industry standards, helping to avoid security fines or breaches.