🎥 In this tutorial, we dive deep into AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to understand how to assume roles and grant temporary permissions to users.
🔵 What You'll Learn:
1. Create a Generic IAM Role: Start off by understanding the basics of IAM roles and how to create a generic role.
2. Create IAM User & Assume Role: Dive deeper as we create an IAM user and grant this user permissions to assume a role.
3. Create IAM Policy & Attach to the User: Conclude by crafting a specific IAM policy and attaching it to the user, defining the precise permissions they have when assuming the role.
🔵 Why is this Important?
Assuming roles in AWS is crucial for temporary access, cross-account access, and ensuring that your AWS infrastructure maintains a high standard of security. Mastering this concept is a must for those who aim to manage and administer AWS resources effectively.
🔗 Resources & Additional Reading:
AWS Official Documentation on IAM Roles: docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/lates...
AWS Security Best Practices: docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepape...
IAM Policy Generator: awspolicygen.s3.amazonaws.com...
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:30 - Create a Generic IAM Role
3:49 - Create IAM User & Assume Role
4:13 - Enable AWS console for IAM User
6:26 - Create IAM Role
7:43 - Create IAM Policy & Attach to the User
12:09 - Testing & Demonstration
16:12 - Conclusion & Key Takeaways
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