Benchmark: BP02 Use temporary credentials
Description
When doing any type of authentication, it’s best to use temporary credentials instead of long-term credentials to reduce or eliminate risks, such as credentials being inadvertently disclosed, shared, or stolen.
Usage
Install the mod:
mkdir dashboardscd dashboardspowerpipe mod initpowerpipe mod install github.com/turbot/steampipe-mod-aws-well-architectedStart the Powerpipe server:
steampipe service startpowerpipe serverOpen http://localhost:9033 in your browser and select BP02 Use temporary credentials.
Run this benchmark in your terminal:
powerpipe benchmark run aws_well_architected.benchmark.well_architected_framework_sec02_bp02Snapshot and share results via Turbot Pipes:
powerpipe benchmark run aws_well_architected.benchmark.well_architected_framework_sec02_bp02 --shareControls
- IAM user access keys should be rotated at least every 90 days
- IAM user credentials that have not been used in 90 days should be disabled
- Secrets Manager secrets should have automatic rotation enabled
- Secrets Manager secrets should be rotated within specific number of days
- Secrets Manager secrets should be rotated as per the rotation schedule
- Secrets Manager secrets that have not been used in 90 days should be removed