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Policy: AWS > CIS v1.4 > 1 - Identity and Access Management > 1.07 - Eliminate use of the 'root' user for administrative and daily tasks (Automated)

Configures auditing against a CIS Benchmark item.

Level: 1 (Scored)

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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Policy Specification

Schema Type
string
Default
Per AWS > CIS v1.4 > 1 - Identity and Access Management
Valid Values [YAML]
  • Per AWS > CIS v1.4 > 1 - Identity and Access Management
    
  • Skip
    
  • Check: Level 1 (Scored)
    

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