AWS IAM Identity Center
#103 · Level 3 · Modern architecture · SecurityConcept
Section titled “Concept”AWS IAM Identity Center is AWS’s single sign-on (SSO) system for staff. With one login, an employee can get into every AWS account and some business apps they have permission for. Users can live in Identity Center’s own directory, or come from an existing system such as Microsoft Entra ID or Active Directory. Permission sets decide who can do what in which account. It works with AWS Organizations, so access to many accounts is managed from one place.
Simple example
Section titled “Simple example”Using a single office ID card to open the doors of every building and room where you have permission.
Why it’s needed
Section titled “Why it’s needed”With many accounts, keeping a separate user and password in each one is a hassle and unsafe.
Where it’s used
Section titled “Where it’s used”AWS access for all of a company’s staff from one place, using the company’s existing login (such as Entra ID).
Azure equivalent
Section titled “Azure equivalent”Microsoft Entra ID (SSO)
Learn more
Section titled “Learn more”For details and the latest information, see the official documentation: