aws-iam

Fix AWS IAM policy, trust, and permission errors for secure access control.

7|1|Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seandkendall/kiro-config --skill aws-iam-seandkendall
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Skill: aws-iam
Source: https://github.com/seandkendall/kiro-config/tree/main/skills/aws-iam
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seandkendall/kiro-config --skill aws-iam-seandkendall

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

IAM configurations can be complex and error-prone, leading to security issues or access problems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify and correct common IAM misconfigurations such as privilege escalation, policy errors, and trust relationship issues.
  • Audit and debug IAM roles, policies, and trust setups for best security practices during infrastructure deployment or updates.
  • Use Case: When configuring a new IAM role, quickly verify trust policies and permissions boundaries to prevent privilege escalation and compliance violations.

Quick Start

Use the aws-iam skill to troubleshoot a policy attachment issue preventing a user from accessing EC2 resources.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-iam

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I fix IAM policy errors preventing access to AWS resources?

To fix IAM policy errors, you must audit trust relationships and permission boundaries to identify misconfigurations. This process corrects privilege escalation risks and resolves access issues by ensuring secure, proper resource-based policies are applied to your AWS environment.

How does a trust policy work in AWS IAM?

A trust policy defines which entities are allowed to assume an IAM role. Correctly configuring trust policies prevents unauthorized access and ensures secure delegation, verifying that only trusted identities can obtain temporary security credentials within your AWS environment.

What is the best way to audit IAM roles for privilege escalation?

The best way to audit IAM roles for privilege escalation is to systematically review permission boundaries and trust setups. This identifies overly permissive policy attachments and corrects trust relationship issues to maintain strict access control in AWS.

Can I use IAM permissions boundaries to prevent compliance violations during deployment?

Yes, you can use IAM permissions boundaries to prevent compliance violations during infrastructure deployment. By quickly verifying trust policies and boundaries when configuring new IAM roles, you restrict maximum permissions and avoid privilege escalation in AWS.

Why does my IAM trust policy keep causing access denied errors?

IAM trust policy access denied errors usually occur due to misconfigured trust relationships or incorrect resource-based policies. Debugging the trust setup identifies missing principals or conditions, ensuring proper access control is restored for secure AWS environments.