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AWS IAM Identity Center

What is it?​

A service that provides a central point for managing access to multiple AWS accounts and cloud applications.

What is it for?​

Centralize identity and access management for multiple AWS accounts and applications, simplifying permission management and improving security.

Use Cases​

  • Centralized access management
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Role-based access control
  • Corporate directory integration
  • Cloud application access
  • Multi-account permission management

Key Points​

  • Single Sign-On: Unified access
  • Integrated Directory: User and group management
  • Multi-Account Permissions: Centralized control
  • SAML Integration: Application compatibility
  • Monitoring: Activity logging
  • Security: Multi-factor authentication

Comparison with Traditional Management​

  • IAM Identity Center: Offers centralized management, SSO, and simplified multi-account access control.
  • Traditional Management: Requires individual configuration for each account and application, greater complexity, and risk of inconsistencies.