AWS Verified Access (Preview) is a new service from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows organizations to verify the identity of users who are trying to access their AWS resources. This service is currently in preview and is available for customers to try out and provide feedback.
The service is built on top of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and uses the same underlying identity and access management infrastructure as other AWS services. This allows organizations to easily integrate AWS Verified Access with their existing IAM policies and access controls.
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This is one of the main uses of AWS Verified Access is to provide an additional layer of security for sensitive resources. This can include resources such as data lakes, data warehouses, and other sensitive data stores. By requiring users to verify their identity before accessing these resources, organizations can greatly reduce the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
Another use case for AWS Verified Access is to provide a way for your organizations to ensure that their employees are who they say they are when accessing resources. This can be particularly useful for organizations that have a large number of remote workers or that have employees that frequently travel.
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How To set up AWS Verified Access
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To set up AWS Verified Access, you will first need to create an IAM user or role that will be used to access the service.
You will then need to configure your IAM policies to allow this user or role to access the AWS Verified Access service.
Once this is done, you can then enable the service for your organization and configure it to work with your existing IAM policies and access controls.
In order to use AWS Verified Access, you will need to have a mobile device with the AWS Verified Access app installed.
You will then need to enter a code that is generated by the app in order to verify their identity. This code can be sent to the your mobile device via SMS or push notification, or it can be generated by the app itself.
Overall, AWS Verified Access (Preview) is a powerful new service that can help organizations to better secure their resources and ensure that only authorized users can access them. With its integration with IAM and its ability to work with existing access controls, it is a great addition to any organization's security toolkit.
In summary, AWS Verified Access (Preview) is a new service from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows organizations to verify the identity of users who are trying to access their AWS resources. By requiring users to verify their identity before accessing sensitive resources, organizations can greatly reduce the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
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