The Unholy Marriage of AWS IAM Roles and Instance Profiles - Andre Rall

Abstract: Cloud infrastructure teams often focus on traditional security measures like CSPM, DLP, and network protection. However, there are hidden aspects of cloud infrastructure that warrant attention to ensure a robust and secure environment. In this article, we take a deep dive into the lesser-known quirks of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles and instance profiles, revealing unexpected behaviors that could impact security and resource management.

Our exploration uncovers surprising findings when modifying IAM roles and instance profiles, such …

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