AWS Security Hub now uncovers identity risks from unused access
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This article announces that AWS Security Hub now detects and surfaces identity risks from unused access in a unified console.
- Detects unused IAM permissions, roles, and credentials across AWS organization
- Service-linked IAM Access Analyzer automatically created in each member account
- Evaluates IAM principals against 90 days of actual access activity
- Correlates identity findings with exposure context for risk prioritization
- Generates recommended least-privilege policies based on actual usage patterns
- Included with Security Hub Essentials at no additional cost
Security Hub now provides unified identity risk management alongside threats and posture findings, eliminating need for multiple tools.
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