AWS - Account and Billing
An administrator accidentally used the root user credentials for daily tasks and now wants to improve security. What should they do to fix this?
An administrator accidentally used the root user credentials for daily tasks and now wants to improve security. What should they do to fix this?
medium📝 security Q14 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand root user best practices
Root user should be used only for account setup and billing, not daily tasks.Step 2: Implement IAM users for daily work
Create IAM users with limited permissions for daily tasks to improve security.Final Answer:
Create IAM users with appropriate permissions and avoid using root user for daily tasks -> Option AQuick Check:
Use IAM users daily, root only for emergencies [OK]
Quick Trick: Use IAM users daily; keep root user locked down [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Trying to delete root user (impossible)
- Sharing root credentials widely
- Disabling MFA on root user
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