Cloud IAM Hardening Case Study
A practical AWS IAM hardening walkthrough focused on least privilege, safe access patterns, and a maintainable security baseline.
Overview
This case study demonstrates a structured approach to cloud access control using AWS IAM. The goal is to reduce blast radius, improve operational clarity, and establish a security baseline suitable for small organizations that need cloud foundations built correctly.
What This Covers
- Least-privilege access design and role separation
- IAM user/group/role patterns for maintainable administration
- Access boundaries and practical guardrails
- Baseline account hardening and visibility considerations
Video Walkthrough
The walkthrough below demonstrates the configuration and rationale end-to-end.
Engagement Fit
This type of work is a fit for organizations that need AWS account setup, IAM cleanup, or a least-privilege access model without building a full internal security team.
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