Top 5 Policies by Usage

Overview

The "Top 5 Policies by Usage" widget identifies the most frequently used IAM policies in your AWS environment. This provides insights into which policies are critical for your operations and which might need additional review or optimization.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Policy Optimization:

   • Helps identify the most commonly used policies, enabling IT engineers to optimize them for better performance and manageability.

2. Operational Insights:

   • Provides useful insights into the most accessed resources and permissions, allowing for efficient policy management and troubleshooting.

For Security Engineers:

1. Security Posture:

   • Allows security engineers to focus on the most frequently used policies, ensuring they are properly reviewed and aligned with security best practices.

2. Compliance:

   • Ensures that high-usage policies comply with internal security standards and best practices, maintaining a secure and compliant environment.