In this article, we’ll compare how to identify non-compliant IAM resources that do not have an "owner" tag between AWS and Tailwarden. Ensuring all resources are properly tagged is crucial for effective resource management, security, and cost allocation.
AWS: A manual and inefficient process
Identifying IAM resources without a specific tag like "owner" in AWS is a cumbersome and manual process. Here’s what you typically have to do:
Access IAM Console:
Log in to your AWS Management Console.
Navigate to the IAM (Identity and Access Management) section.
List IAM Resources:
Manually list all IAM resources, such as users, roles, and policies.
Download Resource Data:
Export the list of IAM resources to a CSV file for further analysis.
Check for Tags:
Open the CSV file in a spreadsheet application.
Manually inspect each IAM resource to check if it has the "owner" tag.
Identify Non-Compliant Resources:
Filter out the resources that do not have the "owner" tag.
This manual inspection is time-consuming and prone to errors.
There is no built-in tool or easy method to automatically identify IAM resources without a specific tag in AWS. This process requires manual effort and is inefficient.
Tailwarden: simplifying the process
It only takes 10 seconds! Watch our video tutorial to see how easy it is.
Conclusion
AWS lacks a built-in solution for easily identifying IAM resources without specific tags, requiring a manual and error-prone process. Tailwarden simplifies this task by allowing you to easily filter on any tags or services you'd like. You can even setup alerts and create views to monitor this over time. This ensures your IAM resources are always properly tagged and compliant with your organizational policies. Stay tuned for more articles comparing AWS and Tailwarden to help you streamline your DevOps tasks!