AWS - Identity and Access Management
Your company wants to allow temporary access to AWS resources for contractors without creating permanent IAM users. Which approach follows best IAM practices?
Your company wants to allow temporary access to AWS resources for contractors without creating permanent IAM users. Which approach follows best IAM practices?
hard📝 Best Practice Q15 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify temporary access method
IAM roles allow temporary credentials that contractors can assume without permanent users.Step 2: Match best practice
Creating roles with limited permissions follows least privilege and avoids permanent keys.Final Answer:
Create IAM roles with limited permissions and let contractors assume them -> Option DQuick Check:
Temporary roles for contractors = best practice [OK]
Quick Trick: Use roles for temporary access, avoid permanent users [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Creating permanent users for contractors
- Sharing root credentials
- Giving admin permissions unnecessarily
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