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Refine unused access using IAM Access Analyzer recommendations

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This article explains how to use AWS IAM Access Analyzer to refine unused IAM permissions by generating actionable recommendations.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Unused access recommendations from IAM Access Analyzer
  • Generating recommendations for unused permissions using the AWS console, CLI, and APIs
  • Reviewing and applying the recommended policies to achieve least privilege
  • Use cases to consider when reviewing recommendations
  • Conclusion on using IAM Access Analyzer to streamline policy refinement


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