IAM Policy
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In AWS, an IAM Policy is a set of rules that defines what someone or something can
do with your AWS resources. It�s like a permission slip that says who can access
what and what actions they�re allowed to take, such as viewing, creating, or
deleting things.
In Layman Terms:
Think of an IAM Policy as a note you give to a worker in your toy store. The note
might say, �You can only restock toys on the shelves, but you can�t touch the cash
register.� In AWS, this �note� is written in a format called JSON and controls
access for IAM users (people), groups, or roles (apps or services).
Key Points:
What it does: It lists specific permissions, like �allow reading files in this
storage bucket� or �deny starting new servers.�
Who it applies to: You attach the policy to users, groups, or roles to control
their access.
Types of policies:
Managed Policies: Reusable rules created by you or AWS (e.g., �ReadOnlyAccess� for
S3).
Inline Policies: Custom rules tied directly to a single user, group, or role.
How it looks: Policies are written in JSON, a simple code format. For example:
json
{
"Statement": [
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": "s3:GetObject",
"Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::my-toy-bucket/*"
}
]
}
This policy says: �Allow reading objects from the �my-toy-bucket� S3 bucket.�
Example:
Imagine you run a website on AWS and have a developer named Alex:
You create an IAM Policy that says, �Alex can manage servers (EC2) and read files
from a specific storage bucket (S3), but he can�t touch billing.�
You attach this policy to Alex�s IAM user account.
Now, when Alex logs in, AWS checks the policy and only lets him do what the policy
allows.
Why It�s Important:
IAM Policies keep your AWS account secure by making sure people or apps only do
what they�re supposed to. You follow the �least privilege� idea�give just enough
access to get the job done, nothing more. Policies are free to create and use, and
you can update them anytime to change permissions.
An **IAM policy** in AWS is a document that defines permissions for users, groups,
and roles. It specifies what actions are allowed or denied on AWS resources.
In simpler terms, think of an IAM policy as a set of rules that tells the security
guard (IAM) who can do what in the building (AWS account). For example, a policy
might say that a user can read files in a specific room but cannot delete them.
Would you like to see an example of an IAM policy or learn how to create one? ??
Sure! Think of an **IAM policy** in AWS like a set of instructions for the security
guard of a building.
- **IAM policy**: These instructions tell the security guard who can enter which
rooms and what they can do inside those rooms.
For example, a policy might say that Alice can go into the library and read books,
but she can't take any books out. It's all about making sure everyone follows the
rules and keeps things safe.
Does that make sense? ??
