AWS IAM Identity Center
Workforce identity and access management service.
Overview
AWS IAM Identity Center (formerly AWS Single Sign-On) is a cloud-based service that makes it easy to centrally manage SSO access to all of your AWS accounts and cloud applications. You can create and manage user identities in IAM Identity Center's identity store, or easily connect to your existing identity source, including Microsoft Active Directory and standards-based identity providers.
✨ Key Features
- Single Sign-On to AWS accounts and applications
- Multi-account access management
- Integration with external identity providers (IdPs)
- Fine-grained permissions using AWS IAM
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep, native integration with the AWS ecosystem
- No additional cost
- Simplifies managing permissions across hundreds or thousands of AWS accounts
Unique Value: Provides a free, centralized, and secure way to manage workforce access to all your AWS accounts and cloud applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Organizations of any size using AWS for their infrastructure
- Implementing a centralized access strategy for multiple AWS accounts
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies not using AWS, who need a general-purpose, vendor-neutral IdP
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a much simpler and more integrated experience for managing AWS access compared to setting up federation with third-party IdPs manually.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (AWS Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The service is free to use.
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