Question 770
A marketing analyst needs only read access to one S3 data set. Which precaution would MOST reduce the chance of the problem returning?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Review scope when the analyst's job changes. This continuing control fits because IAM permissions should permit required actions and resources rather than broad account administration. The associated appropriate response is: Grant narrowly scoped permissions following the principle of least privilege. An observable check is: The analyst can read approved objects but cannot delete them or read unrelated buckets.
Incorrect Answers
Removing entitlements is safer than leaving long-lived shared keys or permanent administrator access. In this question, however, iAM permissions should permit required actions and resources rather than broad account administration. The answer that meets the requirement is: Review scope when the analyst's job changes.
Credentials establish identity while IAM policies determine permitted actions and resources. In this question, however, iAM permissions should permit required actions and resources rather than broad account administration. The answer that meets the requirement is: Review scope when the analyst's job changes.
Common job functions can share reviewed access patterns without duplicating administrator grants. In this question, however, iAM permissions should permit required actions and resources rather than broad account administration. The answer that meets the requirement is: Review scope when the analyst's job changes.