AWS IAM: A Beginner’s Guide
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a plethora of services, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a critical component for securing your AWS resources. In this blog post, we’ll demystify IAM, explore its features, and provide straightforward examples to help you grasp its importance. What is IAM? IAM stands for Identity and Access Management . Let’s break it down: Identity : IAM helps you manage users, groups, and roles within your AWS account. These identities are essential for controlling access to AWS resources. Access Management : IAM allows you to define who can do what in your AWS environment. You can grant or restrict permissions based on roles and policies. Why Do We Need IAM? Before IAM, managing access was chaotic: Shared Passwords : People shared passwords over insecure channels like email or phone calls. Single Admin Password : Only one admin password existed, stored in a vulnerable location. Lack of Security : Anyone could eavesdrop and gain unauthorized access. IAM s