Securing AWS Access: A Deep Dive into IAM Users, SSO, and AWS IdentityCenter

Securing AWS Access: A Deep Dive into IAM Users, SSO with AssumeRole, and AWS IdentityCenter

Join us for an in-depth session covering the key approaches to authentication and authorization in AWS from traditional IAM users to Single Sign-On with Assume Role, and the streamlined capabilities of AWS Identity Center. This meetup is designed for cloud professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of security best practices gaining access to AWS environments. Whether you’re building new applications or improving existing infrastructure, you’ll gain practical knowledge and real-world insights into implementing effective access controls that balance security with operational efficiency. Come connect with fellow AWS practitioners, share your experiences, and learn how to leverage these identity services to build more secure and manageable cloud architectures. It’s a great opportunity to deepen your AWS security knowledge and discover which authentication strategies work best for different use cases!

Speaker Bio:

Jeremy Turner opened his AWS account in 2007 with the launch of EC2 and has been playing there ever since. While his day job is generally DevSecOps, he enjoys writing Python, SwiftUI, and bringing more API functionality to applications.

6:00 - 6:30 pm: Mix and mingle
6:30 - 6:40 pm: Announcements and intro
6:40 - 8:00 pm: Main talk
8:00+ pm: (Optional) Dinner/drinks at Union