IAM Access Keys Created in the Past Week

Overview

The "IAM Access Keys Created in the Past Week" widget provides visibility into IAM access keys that were created within the past week. Tracking recently created access keys is essential for monitoring new access points to AWS resources, ensuring that proper controls are in place for these new keys.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Access Key Tracking:

   • Enables IT engineers to monitor the creation of new access keys and ensure that they are properly configured and in compliance with security policies.

2. Key Management:

   • Helps track the lifecycle of new keys, ensuring that they are rotated or revoked as necessary.

3. Policy Enforcement:

   • Allows engineers to verify that newly created keys adhere to organizational security guidelines.

For Security Engineers:

1. Proactive Security Monitoring:

   • Helps spot the creation of potentially risky access keys, enabling proactive security measures such as reviewing permissions or enforcing multi-factor authentication.

2. Visibility into Access:

   • Ensures that newly created keys are being monitored and logged, improving overall visibility into access points.

3. Compliance:

   • Assists in maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements by ensuring that new access keys are appropriately managed.