Aws when you create a new user that user
When you create a new user in AWS, the user is initially created with a set of default permissions and access keys. Here's what happens when you create a new user:
- User creation: You create a new user in the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, or AWS SDK. You specify the user's name, email address, and other details.
- Default permissions: The new user is assigned to the "AWS IAM User" group, which has a set of default permissions. These permissions allow the user to access certain AWS services, such as the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, and AWS SDK.
- Access keys: The new user is assigned a set of access keys, which are used to authenticate the user when accessing AWS services. The access keys consist of an access key ID and a secret access key.
- Policy attachments: The new user is not attached to any policies by default. Policies define the permissions and access controls for the user. You can attach policies to the user to grant or deny specific permissions.
- Authentication: When the new user tries to access an AWS service, they must provide their access key ID and secret access key to authenticate. The service verifies the access keys and checks the user's permissions to determine whether they have access to the requested resource.
- MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication): If you enable MFA for the user, they will be prompted to provide an additional authentication factor, such as a code sent to their phone or a biometric scan, in addition to their access key ID and secret access key.
To ensure security, it's recommended to:
- Create a strong password for the new user
- Enable MFA for the user
- Attach policies to the user to restrict their access to specific resources and services
- Rotate the user's access keys regularly
- Monitor the user's activity and access patterns to detect and respond to potential security threats.