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AWS Security Best Practices: The 20% That Prevents 80% of Breaches
Stop implementing AWS security blindly. Learn the critical IAM, network, data, and monitoring practices that prevent most breaches, with specific configurations.
Jan 20, 202627 min read1
AWS Security Audit: What Gets Checked and When You Need One
Learn what an AWS security audit examines, how it differs from reviews and pen tests, and when you need professional help vs DIY. Includes decision framework.
Jan 19, 202617 min read1
AWS Account Best Practices: Secure Your AWS Account Before It's Too Late
Most AWS breaches start with basic misconfigurations. Learn the root user, IAM, logging, and cost management fundamentals that protect every AWS account.
Dec 22, 202523 min read
Check AWS CLI Credentials and Permissions
Learn how to identify your active IAM user or role and list its granted permissions using the AWS CLI with `sts get-caller-identity` and `iam get-account-authorization-details`.
Aug 2, 20234 min read
How to Assume an IAM Role in AWS via CLI & Console
Learn how to assume an IAM role in AWS using Console GUI, AWS CLI profiles, direct STS commands, and the Granted tool. Complete guide with troubleshooting, cross-account setup, and MFA configuration.
Jul 30, 202318 min read
Designing a Multi-Principal IAM Role using AWS CDK
Learn how to create an AWS IAM role assumable by multiple principals (e.g., services like EC2 and DynamoDB) using AWS CDK's CompositePrincipal or addPrincipals method.
Jul 30, 20236 min read