IAM Groups Should Have at Least One User Rule
This rule ensures IAM groups have sufficient user assignments.
| Rule | IAM groups should have at least one user |
| Framework | HIPAA |
| Severity | ✔ High |
IAM Policy: At least one user required in HIPAA IAM group
Rule Description:
In order to comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations, it is important that IAM (Identity and Access Management) groups within an organization have at least one user assigned to them. This ensures that there is a designated user responsible for the group's activities and permissions, helping to maintain account security and accountability.
Troubleshooting Steps:
- 1.Check the IAM console or command-line interface to identify if any HIPAA groups do not have any users assigned to them.
- 2.Verify if any users have mistakenly been removed from the HIPAA groups.
- 3.Ensure that the correct policies are in place to prevent accidental removal of users from the HIPAA groups.
Necessary Codes:
No specific codes are required for this policy. It is an organizational requirement to ensure the presence of at least one user in HIPAA IAM groups.
Step-by-Step Guide for Remediation:
- 1.Access the AWS Management Console or use the AWS CLI (Command Line Interface) to connect to the AWS account.
- 2.Navigate to the IAM service section.
For AWS Management Console:
- 1.Click on "Groups" in the left-hand menu.
- 2.Identify and select the HIPAA group(s) that do not have any users assigned to them.
- 3.Click on "Add Users to Group" button.
- 4.Select at least one user from the available list of users.
- 5.Click on "Add Users" to assign the user(s) to the selected group(s).
- 6.Verify that the user(s) have been successfully added to the HIPAA group(s).
Using AWS CLI:
- 1.Run the following AWS CLI command to list all the groups:
aws iam list-groups
- 1.Identify the HIPAA group(s) that do not have any users associated with them.
- 2.Run the following command to add a user to the selected group(s):
aws iam add-user-to-group --group-name <group-name> --user-name <user-name>
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<group-name><user-name>Note:
Ensure that this rule is followed consistently to maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations. Regularly monitor the IAM groups to enforce the presence of at least one user in each HIPAA group.