AWS - Identity and Access Management
In AWS IAM policy evaluation, which statement has the highest priority?
In AWS IAM policy evaluation, which statement has the highest priority?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify priority of policy effects
Explicit Deny always overrides any Allow in AWS IAM evaluation.Step 2: Compare with other effects
Implicit Deny applies when no Allow exists, but Explicit Deny is stronger.Final Answer:
Explicit Deny has highest priority -> Option CQuick Check:
Highest priority = Explicit Deny [OK]
Quick Trick: Explicit Deny always beats Allow in IAM policies [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking Explicit Allow overrides Deny
- Confusing implicit and explicit denies
- Assuming resource policies override denies
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