
Summary
The rule `AWS.CloudTrail.IAMAnythingChanged` monitors any changes in AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) configurations, leveraging AWS CloudTrail logs. Changes can encompass the creation, modification, or deletion of IAM resources, such as policies and roles. This high-level overview serves to track dynamic alterations within the IAM environment, allowing organizations to maintain visibility over permission configuration activities. Such change monitoring is vital for security governance, compliance checks, and incident response, as unauthorized alterations may lead to security vulnerabilities or policy violations. The rule is set to trigger when logs indicate an IAM change event, supported by specific attributes like `eventName`, `userAgent`, and `sourceIpAddress`. It assists in determining if changes align with organizational protocols and policies, guiding necessary oversight for IAM operational integrity.
Categories
- Cloud
Data Sources
- Cloud Service
- Cloud Storage
Created: 2022-09-02