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Understanding the Difference Between IAM Roles and Policies in AWS

Understanding the Difference Between IAM Roles and Policies in AWS

In this article, you’ll learn the difference between AWS roles vs. policies and see examples of each. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear understanding of what distinguishes an AWS role from a policy, in addition to understanding the difference between IAM roles, users, and groups.
Alternatives to AWS Cognito

Alternatives to AWS Cognito

AWS Cognito is a user authentication service that lets you add access control to your web and mobile apps. Cognito manages sign-up, sign-in, password changes, token refresh, data synchronization, and updates to user account attributes. The service is initially free for AWS users, and the pricing model scales as your user base grows.
AWS Console Alternative, Secure AWS Management

AWS Console Alternative, Secure AWS Management

Gone are the days of sharing AWS root account credentials in a shared 1Password vault or worse, via email. With this in mind, one of the first steps to securing our AWS account is setting up AWS IAM.
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