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Policy: AWS > CIS v1.4 > 1 - Identity and Access Management > 1.21 - Ensure IAM users are managed centrally via identity federation or AWS Organizations for multi-account environments (Manual)

Configures auditing against a CIS Benchmark item.

Level: 2 (Not Scored)

In multi-account environments, IAM user centralization facilitates greater user control. User access beyond the initial account is then provided via role assumption. Centralization of users can be accomplished through federation with an external identity provider or through the use of AWS Organizations.

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Primary Policy

This policy is used with the following primary policy:

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Policy Specification

Schema Type
string
Default
Per AWS > CIS v1.4 > 1 - Identity and Access Management using attestation
Valid Values [YAML]
  • Per AWS > CIS v1.4 > 1 - Identity and Access Management using attestation
    
  • Skip
    
  • Check: Level 2 (Not Scored) using attestation
    

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