IAM Policies

Learn how identity-based and resource-based policies are used to define user authorization.

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IAM takes care of authentication and authorization. An IAM policy is a JSON document attached to the AWS resource that is used by the logged-in entity to authenticate itself or to the AWS resource to which secure access is required. This policy defines the scope of permission that the principal entity will have.

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