IAM Managed Policies That Do Not Follow the Principle of Least Privilege

Overview

The "IAM Managed Policies That Do Not Follow the Principle of Least Privilege" widget identifies IAM managed policies that grant excessive permissions, potentially exposing the system to security risks. These policies are flagged for review to ensure they align with the principle of least privilege.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Excessive Permissions Visibility:

   • Highlights IAM managed policies that grant more permissions than necessary, making it easier to identify and rectify over-permissioned policies.

2. Efficient Access Control:

   • Supports efforts to streamline and control access by identifying unnecessary permissions that may compromise system security.

3. Policy Review:

   • Encourages regular review and optimization of IAM policies to ensure they provide only the necessary permissions.

For Security Engineers:

1. Security Risk Reduction:

   • Helps reduce security risks by flagging policies that may inadvertently expose resources to unauthorized access or privilege escalation.

2. Compliance Enforcement:

   • Supports compliance by ensuring IAM policies follow security best practices and the principle of least privilege.

3. Incident Prevention:

   • By identifying over-permissioned policies, security engineers can take proactive steps to prevent potential security breaches caused by excessive access rights.