IAM groups are a fundamental aspect of IAM resource management, allowing you to organize and manage IAM users based on their roles and responsibilities within the AWS infrastructure. Your project utilizes four IAM groups: administrators, management, DevOps, and contractors.
Name: aws_iam_group.administrator
The aws_iam_group.administrator group holds the highest level of privilege within the IAM hierarchy. Members of this group possess unrestricted access to all AWS resources, granting them supreme control over the infrastructure. This group should be reserved for individuals with the utmost level of trust and responsibility, ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data and critical functions.
Name: aws_iam_group.management
The aws_iam_group.management group encompasses individuals responsible for overseeing and managing AWS resources without the absolute authority of the administrators group. Members of this group have permissions related to billing, EC2 instances, Cognito identity, and AWS organizations. This group is suitable for individuals who need to manage day-to-day operations and maintain overall control over the infrastructure.
Name: aws_iam_group.devops
The aws_iam_group.devops group comprises DevOps practitioners responsible for maintaining and developing the AWS infrastructure. Members of this group have permissions to describe the organization and obtain information about EC2 instances. These permissions allow them to monitor the infrastructure, identify potential issues, and perform necessary maintenance tasks.
Name: aws_iam_group.contractor
The aws_iam_group.contractor group includes individuals engaged as contractors for specific projects or tasks. Members of this group have permissions to describe S3 resources, enabling them to access the necessary data and perform their assigned tasks without compromising overall security.
By employing IAM groups, your project effectively segregates access privileges based on the specific requirements of each group. This approach ensures that only authorized users have the necessary permissions to perform their tasks, maintaining a secure and controlled environment while enabling efficient resource management.