Using IAM Identity Center and MFA Enforcement for AWS User Management
Introduction This guide covers IAM Identity Center (formerly SSO) and MFA Enforcement (requiring two-factor authentication). IAM Identity Center (SSO) is a centralized access management service. It lets you manage user identities and permissions across all your AWS accounts and business apps in one place. When combined with MFA Enforcement, you create a high-security barrier while keeping the login experience smooth for your team. Key Benefits Single Sign-On (SSO) Experience: Employees only need to remember one password to access all AWS resources via a custom portal. Maximum Security with MFA: Even if a password is leaked, attackers can't get in without the physical device or MFA app. Reduced Operational Risk: No more managing long-term Access Keys (which are easily leaked). These are replaced by short-lived, auto-expiring temporary tokens. The Workflow Create a Resource Stack: Define permissions and groups, then assign permissions to those groups. Create Users: Use IAM Identity C...