This article explains service-linked roles (SLRs) in AWS, detailing their unique characteristics and how they differ from standard service roles. It covers how SLRs are created, managed, and the implications of AWS owning these roles, including access limitations for users.

dAWShund is a suite of tools designed to enumerate, evaluate, and visualize AWS IAM policies to ensure comprehensive access management and mitigate misconfigurations. It consolidates Identity-Based Policies and Resource-Based Policies, simulates effective permissions, and provides visual representations of access levels within AWS environments using Neo4j. Contributions to enhance the tool are encouraged, and it operates under the BSD3 License.

Strengthening cloud security requires more than just IAM Allow policies; implementing IAM Deny policies allows organizations to explicitly restrict actions that principals can take, enhancing overall security. By defining clear restrictions and utilizing complementary tools, IAM Deny helps prevent unauthorized access and misconfigurations in Google Cloud environments.