Ensure DynamoDB IAM policies follow least privilege
IAM policies for DynamoDB should restrict access to specific tables and actions.
Security Impact
Broad permissions allow access to all tables and all operations.
How to Remediate
Review IAM policies. Use specific table ARNs instead of * and minimum required actions.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-dynamodb-11
- Service
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Category
- Access Control
- Severity
- HIGH
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