AWS_IAM_31

Ensure there are no Unused IAM User

Description

Identify and remove any unused AWS IAM users, which are not designed for API access, as an extra security measure for protecting your AWS resources against unapproved access.

Remediation

01) Sign in to the AWS Management Console.

02) Navigate to IAM dashboard.

03) In the left navigation panel, choose Users.

04) Select the IAM user that you want to remove.

05) Click on the User Actions dropdown button from the dashboard top menu and select Delete User.

06) In the Delete User dialog box, review the user data and click Yes, Delete to confirm the action.

Service

IAM

Severity

Medium

Compliance

Mapping

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