In AWS cloud environments, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the cornerstone of security. Enumerating IAM entities (users, groups, roles, and policies) is a critical skill during security assessments, penetration tests, incident response, and compliance audits. This blog provides all…
Introduction to IAM AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a global, region-agnostic AWS service that provides authentication (proving who you are) and authorization (determining what you’re allowed to do) for every interaction with the AWS and it’s API. Think of AWS as a…
Understanding how attackers gain their first foothold in AWS environments is essential for defenders, cloud engineers, and security teams. This post breaks down four of the most common initial access techniques targeting AWS IAM credentials with some real-world examples. The…