Policies Attached to Only Groups and Roles

Overview

The "Policies Attached to Only Groups and Roles" widget identifies IAM policies that are solely attached to groups and roles, without being directly assigned to any individual users. This helps you understand where permissions are being managed at the group or role level.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Resource Management:

   • Helps identify and manage policies that are primarily assigned at the group or role level, improving clarity and efficiency in how access is granted within the organization.

2. Operational Efficiency:

   • Provides better visibility into the structure of group and role permissions, streamlining administrative processes.

For Security Engineers:

1. Policy Control:

   • Ensures that permissions are being controlled via roles and groups, rather than individual user-level assignments, helping reduce the risk of excessive privileges.

2. Compliance:

   • Ensures that security policies are consistently applied to groups and roles, maintaining strong compliance standards.