So… You Found AWS Access Keys (Part 1)
Summary
This article, the first in a series, explains what to do after discovering AWS access keys during a security engagement. It details different types of AWS credentials, methods for locating them, and steps for validating and utilizing them.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article describes methods for exploiting compromised AWS access keys, which is detrimental to defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders need to be aware of how attackers might leverage compromised AWS access keys. This includes understanding common locations where keys might be exposed and implementing strong access control policies, multi-factor authentication, and regular credential rotation to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to cloud resources.