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Overview In any AWS environment, managing user access is a foundational element of both security and cost governance. While many administrative actions are routine, certain permissions carry a disproportionate level of risk. The iam:CreateLoginProfile action is a prime example. This function allows an IAM user to be assigned a password, enabling them to log into […]

Overview In any AWS environment, Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials are the keys to the kingdom. When these credentials, particularly long-term access keys, are exposed, they create an immediate and severe security risk. Attackers can use them to access your cloud resources with the same privileges as the legitimate user, leading to data breaches, […]

Overview In AWS, the strength of your cryptographic keys is a cornerstone of data security. A critical but often overlooked configuration is the key size of SSL/TLS certificates managed within AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). This check ensures that all server certificates use a key length of at least 2048 bits, aligning with modern […]

Overview Even in modern AWS environments, historical vulnerabilities can create significant, often hidden, security risks. One such liability is the presence of SSL/TLS server certificates stored in AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) that were uploaded before April 2014. This date is critical because it predates the public disclosure of the Heartbleed bug, a catastrophic […]

Overview In modern cloud security, operating with an “assume breach” mindset is no longer optional; it’s essential. This approach acknowledges that determined adversaries may eventually bypass preventive controls. The critical challenge then becomes reducing attacker “dwell time”—the period they remain undetected within your environment. A powerful, low-cost method for achieving this in AWS is the […]