Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management
Learn how AWS IAM manages users, roles, and permissions to help secure cloud resources and applications.
Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Introduction
AWS IAM is a service that helps manage access to AWS resources securely.
Main Components of IAM
- Users: Represent individual identities.
- Groups: Organize users with similar permissions.
- Roles: Provide temporary access to trusted users or services.
- Policies: Define which actions are allowed or denied.
IAM Best Practices
- Give users only the permissions they need.
- Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Never share passwords or access keys.
- Review permissions regularly.
- Protect the AWS root user.
Example
A developer may receive permission to manage application servers but not access confidential company data.
Conclusion
AWS IAM helps protect cloud resources by controlling who can access them and what actions they can perform.
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