An external auditor requests a list of all IAM users and the status of their credentials and access keys. What is the easiest method to supply this information?
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Correct answer: Generate and download the IAM credential report and provide it to the auditor..
Why this is the answer
The IAM credential report is the easiest and most comprehensive method because it provides a detailed list of all IAM users in your account and the status of their various credentials, including passwords, access keys, MFA devices, and last used dates. This report is specifically designed for auditing purposes. Creating an IAM user for the auditor with administrator permissions is a significant security risk and unnecessary. Screenshots are inefficient, prone to errors, and do not provide a comprehensive, structured report. The AWS Trusted Advisor report focuses on cost optimization, security, fault tolerance, performance, and service limits, not detailed IAM user credential status.
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