Microsoft AWS Exams – Page 2 – Identity and Access Management – Securing Users, Roles, and Policies

Troubleshooting and debugging IAM policies – Identity and Access Management – Securing Users, Roles, and Policies

17 September, 2023 Kennedy Kincaid 0 Comments 5 categories

Troubleshooting and debugging IAM policies Despite meticulous planning, there will be times when IAM policies don’t behave as anticipated. AWS CloudTrail is invaluable in these situations. It logs all AWS API calls, providing insights into…

Advanced IAM policy use cases – Identity and Access Management – Securing Users, Roles, and Policies

14 July, 2023 Kennedy Kincaid 0 Comments 5 categories

Advanced IAM policy use cases While AWS provides a plethora of built-in policies and templates, understanding how to tailor policies for specific scenarios can make all the difference. In this subsection, we will explore four…

Forcing encryption with a specified KMS key – Identity and Access Management – Securing Users, Roles, and Policies

6 May, 2023 Kennedy Kincaid 0 Comments 5 categories

Forcing encryption with a specified KMS key Imagine that you are managing a multi-tenant AWS environment. Each IAM user represents a tenant and has a tenant tag indicating their tenant ID. Each KMS key is…

Centralized IAM management – Identity and Access Management – Securing Users, Roles, and Policies

9 March, 2023 Kennedy Kincaid 0 Comments 6 categories

Centralized IAM management For expansive organizations with numerous AWS accounts, centralizing IAM management is not just beneficial – it is essential. It fosters consistency, trims administrative tasks, and bolsters security. With AWS Organizations providing the…

Cross-account access – Identity and Access Management – Securing Users, Roles, and Policies

9 January, 2023 Kennedy Kincaid 0 Comments 3 categories

Cross-account access In the AWS multi-account ecosystem, IAM identities in one account often require access to resources in another. AWS addresses this through role-based cross-account access. Here, the trusting account stipulates which external accounts can…

Best practices for multi-account IAM – Identity and Access Management – Securing Users, Roles, and Policies

9 November, 2022 Kennedy Kincaid 0 Comments 3 categories

Best practices for multi-account IAM Managing IAM across multiple AWS accounts requires a strategic approach. Here are some important best practices to consider: Clear account structure: Organize AWS accounts based on function or organizational structure.…

AWS encryption mechanisms and services – Data Protection – Encryption, Key Management, and Data Storage Best Practices

9 September, 2022 Kennedy Kincaid 0 Comments 3 categories

AWS encryption mechanisms and services In an era marked by escalating cyber threats, encryption emerges as a robust shield in the arsenal of cloud security. It is more than just the science of code-making; it…

Data in transit – Data Protection – Encryption, Key Management, and Data Storage Best Practices

9 July, 2022 Kennedy Kincaid 0 Comments 3 categories

Data in transit Data in transit, or data in transport, refers to data actively moving between devices, be it between user locations and AWS or between AWS services. Given the potential vulnerabilities associated with data…

Types of encryption supported by AWS – Data Protection – Encryption, Key Management, and Data Storage Best Practices

8 May, 2022 Kennedy Kincaid 0 Comments 4 categories

Types of encryption supported by AWS AWS offers a range of encryption options, each tailored to address specific operational, security, and compliance requirements in various situations. This section delves into the various encryption methodologies supported…

Bring-your-own versus AWS-managed keys – Data Protection – Encryption, Key Management, and Data Storage Best Practices

9 March, 2022 Kennedy Kincaid 0 Comments 4 categories

Bring-your-own versus AWS-managed keys Key management is a critical aspect of encryption, and AWS offers flexibility in this domain: Bring-your-own keys (BYOKs): This allows users to generate and use their own encryption keys. This is…

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