Users with No Access Keys Enabled

Overview

The "Users with No Access Keys Enabled" widget identifies IAM users who do not have any active access keys. These users may rely solely on console login credentials to access AWS resources, potentially indicating restricted or minimal access.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Access Control:

   • Identifies users who do not have access keys, ensuring that their access is appropriate for their role.

2. Security Hygiene:

   • Reduces the risk of key exposure by monitoring users who do not require programmatic access to AWS resources.

3. Operational Efficiency:

   • Helps streamline the user management process by confirming that only necessary users have access keys enabled.

For Security Engineers:

1. Credential Management:

   • Helps ensure that no unnecessary access keys are enabled, reducing the attack surface.

2. Compliance:

   • Ensures that only users who require access keys for programmatic access have them enabled, supporting security best practices.

3. Access Risk:

   • Flags users without access keys to ensure they are not at risk of inadvertently gaining elevated privileges or access.