AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - IAM Authentication and Security

The video provides a comprehensive overview of authentication methods, focusing on AWS. It covers console and programmatic access, emphasizing the importance of IAM best practices such as individual user accounts, secure storage of access keys, and the use of IAM roles. The video also discusses creating service accounts for external access, using AWS STS for temporary credentials, and implementing least privilege in AWS policies. Finally, it highlights the importance of policy management and access key rotation for maintaining security.

What steps should be taken when an IAM user is no longer needed?

What is the significance of using temporary access credentials from AWS STS?

How can you ensure that IAM policies are kept secure and up to date?