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IAM - What’s the Big Deal?

Sharon on December 30, 2024

As a security enthusiast one thing for sure is IAM will find you wherever you are. And it’s true—it’s that essential. Think about it: You wouldn’t ...
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HenryMattew

Great breakdown of AWS IAM! The "love texts" analogy is spot-on for highlighting the importance of access control.
I love how you covered the principle of least privilege, MFA, and the difference between managed and custom policies—it’s all key for solid security.

Thanks for sharing this! It’s a perfect resource for anyone new to IAM

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Sharon

Awesome. Thank you !

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Jetawo Oreoluwa

This is a great one Sharon.
IAM is the bedrock of any infrastructure.

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Sharon

Thank you!
Absolutely

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n-mahry

Great analogy and clear breakdown of IAM. Super helpful for beginners!

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Sharon

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback

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Elliot Brenya sarfo

This is actually helpful. What do you think about collaborating on your next piece?

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Sharon

Sure thing! Let's discuss that.

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Ifunanya Odoh

Very lucid, informative, and easy to read. Amazing.

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Sharon

Thank you very much!

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Bolaji Azeez

This is a well-organized and clear explanation of AWS IAM, with examples that make it easy to understand.

Good one Sharon 👍

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Sharon

Thanks a lot Kenny, I appreciate it