Distribution of Policies Attached to Roles

Overview

The "Distribution of Policies Attached to Roles" widget shows how IAM policies are distributed across different IAM roles in your AWS environment. This provides insights into role-based permissions and helps manage access control.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Policy Management:

   • Helps manage the distribution of IAM policies, ensuring they are applied correctly across roles.

2. Access Control:

   • Ensures that roles are only granted the necessary permissions to reduce over-permissioning.

3. Audit and Reporting:

   • Facilitates easier auditing of role-based access and helps ensure compliance with access policies.

For Security Engineers:

1. Risk Reduction:

   • Flags roles with excessive or inappropriate policies attached, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

2. Policy Adherence:

   • Ensures that IAM policies attached to roles are aligned with organizational security policies.

3. Compliance:

   • Ensures that policies follow regulatory and compliance guidelines, helping maintain a secure AWS environment.