AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01)- IAM Identity Federation

The video tutorial provides an overview of identity federation in AWS, focusing on integration with OpenID providers like Facebook, Google, and Amazon, as well as Active Directory using SAML 2.0. It explains how these methods allow for secure authentication and access to AWS resources without embedding access keys in applications. The tutorial also offers exam tips for AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), emphasizing best practices such as using IAM roles, implementing least privilege, and enabling multi-factor authentication.

What is the main benefit of using OpenID providers for AWS Identity Federation?

• It requires no configuration of API calls.

• It allows for permanent AWS credentials.

• It eliminates the need for AWS access keys in applications.

• It provides direct access to AWS root account.

Which protocol is used for Identity Federation with Active Directory?

• OAuth 2.0

• SAML 2.0

• LDAP

• Kerberos

What is a key recommendation for managing new IAM users?

• Implement the principle of least privilege.

• Share access keys with all team members.

• Use the root account for all operations.

• Grant them full access by default.

What should you do with access keys when they are first created?

• Ignore them as they are not important.

• Share them with all team members.

• Download and store them securely.

• Delete them immediately.

What is a recommended security practice for AWS root accounts?

• Use it for all daily operations.

• Share the root credentials with trusted users.

• Disable the root account.

• Enable multi-factor authentication.

Why is it recommended to use IAM roles for programmatic access?

• They provide temporary credentials, enhancing security.

• They are cheaper than access keys.

• They allow for unlimited API calls.

• They are easier to remember than access keys.

Where can password policies be created in the AWS console?

• In the IAM dashboard under account settings.

• In the S3 bucket settings.

• In the EC2 instance settings.

• In the CloudWatch dashboard.