A Deep Dive into the Security of IAM in AWS

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Public clouds are valuable targets for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities in organizations’ infrastructure. While the time frame for a potential breach can vary, it’s common for hackers to scan newly deployed cloud resources within a matter of minutes in search of weaknesses to exploit.

IAM policies play a critical role in controlling access to AWS resources.

A common security issue: when IAM policies are overly permissive, allowing too much access to AWS resources.

This can include updating cloud configurations, taking action on cloud resources, and sending alerts to security teams.

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