AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Description

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) provides a secure way to oversee access to AWS services and resources. With IAM, you have the ability to create and manage users and groups within AWS, while setting permissions to either grant or restrict their access to various resources. This valuable service comes at no extra cost beyond what you may incur from the usage of other AWS services by your users. IAM allows users to manage access to AWS service APIs and specific resources, ensuring that control is maintained. Moreover, IAM lets you implement specific conditions to further refine user access, such as time of day restrictions, the user's IP address, the use of SSL, or the requirement for multi-factor authentication (MFA). To enhance the security of your AWS environment, you can utilize AWS MFA, which is an added security layer that works alongside standard username and password credentials. MFA necessitates that users demonstrate physical possession of either a hardware MFA token or a mobile device equipped for MFA by entering a valid code. By implementing these measures, you can significantly increase the security posture of your AWS resources, safeguarding them against unauthorized access.

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Company:
Amazon
Year Founded:
1994
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
aws.amazon.com/iam/

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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Features and Options

Privileged Access Management Software

Application Access Control
Behavioral Analytics
Credential Management
Endpoint Management
For MSPs
Granular Access Controls
Least Privilege
Multifactor Authentication
Password Management
Policy Management
Remote Access Management
Threat Intelligence
User Activity Monitoring

Identity Management Software

Access Certification
Compliance Management
Multifactor Authentication
Password Management
Privileged Account Management
Self-Service Access Request
Single Sign On
User Activity Monitoring
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