Users Per System

Overview

The "Users Per System" widget displays the number of users that have access to each integrated system within AWS. This insight is useful for tracking user distribution across systems, identifying over-permissioned systems, and ensuring proper access control is maintained.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. System Access Overview:

   • Provides a quick overview of which systems have the most or least user access, helping IT teams allocate resources effectively.

2. Permissions Management:

   • Helps engineers assess whether the number of users with access to a system aligns with the intended use of the system and its security requirements.

3. Resource Allocation:

   • Identifies systems that may require additional monitoring due to higher-than-expected user access, helping to prioritize security efforts.

For Security Engineers:

1. Access Control Visibility:

   • Enhances visibility into system access, enabling security teams to detect and address over-permissioning or unauthorized access patterns.

2. Risk Assessment:

   • Helps assess the risk associated with systems that have a large number of users with access, which could pose security vulnerabilities if misconfigured.

3. Compliance:

   • Assists in ensuring compliance with security best practices by maintaining proper user access levels across systems and enforcing access policies.