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Control: AWS > CIS v3.0 > 1 - Identity and Access Management > 1.07 - Eliminate use of the 'root' user for administrative and daily tasks

Configures auditing against a CIS Benchmark item.

Level: 1

With the creation of an AWS account, a 'root user' is created that cannot be disabled or deleted. That user has unrestricted access to and control over all resources in the AWS account. It is highly recommended that the use of this account be avoided for everyday tasks.

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