AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Access Control
ℹ️ Overview AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is AWS’s centralized access control service. In this lab, you will:
- Configure detailed access controls for AWS resources
- Manage users, groups and roles securely
- Implement enterprise-grade security policies
🔒 Security Objectives This lab will teach you how to:
- Set up basic administrative structure:
- Create and manage IAM Groups for user organization
- Apply IAM Policies for effective permissions
- Manage IAM Users through groups for streamlined control
- Implement advanced security with IAM Roles:
- Use IAM Roles instead of direct permissions
- Configure secure temporary access mechanisms
- Apply the principle of least privilege
💡 Pro Tips
- Use IAM Roles for temporary permissions instead of direct assignments
- Set session timeouts for access periods
- Monitor access activities through AWS CloudTrail
⚠️ Important Note Always follow the principle of least privilege and regularly review access permissions