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💼 1.7 Eliminate use of the root user for administrative and daily tasks

  • ID: /frameworks/cis-aws-v1.3.0/01/07

Description

With the creation of an AWS account, a root user is created that cannot be disabled or deleted. That user has unrestricted access to and control over all resources in the AWS account. It is highly recommended that the use of this account be avoided for everyday tasks.

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    • /frameworks/cis-aws-v1.4.0/01/07
    • /frameworks/cis-aws-v1.2.0/01/01
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    • ID: dec-c-d6b44256

Similar Sections (Take Policies From)

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlagsCompliance
💼 CIS AWS v1.2.0 → 💼 1.1 Avoid the use of the "root" account11no data
💼 CIS AWS v1.4.0 → 💼 1.7 Eliminate use of the 'root' user for administrative and daily tasks11no data

Similar Sections (Give Policies To)

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlagsCompliance
💼 CIS AWS v1.2.0 → 💼 1.1 Avoid the use of the "root" account11no data
💼 CIS AWS v1.4.0 → 💼 1.7 Eliminate use of the 'root' user for administrative and daily tasks11no data

Sub Sections

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlagsCompliance

Policies (1)

PolicyLogic CountFlagsCompliance
🛡️ AWS Account Root User credentials were used is the last 30 days🟢1🟢 x6no data

Internal Rules

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✉️ dec-x-e58fd8e01