AWS - Identity and Access Management
How can you enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for IAM users to increase security?
How can you enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for IAM users to increase security?
hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand how to enforce MFA in IAM
You can write IAM policies that require MFA authentication for sensitive actions.Step 2: Evaluate other options
Enabling MFA only on root user is insufficient; AWS Config monitors but does not enforce; roles do not grant MFA.Final Answer:
Create IAM policy denying actions without MFA -> Option BQuick Check:
MFA enforcement via IAM policy [OK]
Quick Trick: Use IAM policies to require MFA for actions [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Thinking enabling MFA on root user covers all users
- Confusing monitoring with enforcement
- Assuming roles grant MFA automatically
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