Hey everyone, I'm new to AWS and trying to establish our company's identity on the platform to prevent unauthorized access or resource creation by others in the organization. I've set up an AWS account using my business email and created an organization, but I'm unsure if that's enough. In Azure, we went through a domain verification process to confirm our identity, and I'm looking for a similar process in AWS. I want to ensure that no one else can register resources under our domain (e.g., 'ourdomain.com'). Has anyone figured out how to do this effectively? I'm planning for future use in hosting applications and services, but right now, I just want to secure our presence. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Steve.
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Setting up your AWS environment to prevent unauthorized sign-ups is a bit different than in Azure. AWS allows anyone with a credit card to create an account, so simply owning a domain doesn't create a strong governance point. I recommend you defensively register domain names related to your company and create S3 buckets using those names to prevent others from using them. To really tighten control, involve your finance department to monitor AWS charges and alert you if unexpected charges appear. Also, make sure to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on your root account for added security!
For sure! Also, just remember that deploying too much on your primary account limits your ability to enforce certain security policies like Service Control Policies.
You might want to reach out to your account team for AWS. Larger organizations can set up control features that prevent account creation with corporate emails, but it may not be available for everyone. An internal feature can allow only certain users to create accounts through the AWS Org service. If you don’t have a dedicated account manager, filing a support request could also help!
I've heard of this feature in larger enterprises, but it seems it’s not common knowledge! It's worth asking around.
Yeah, sounds like a back-end system. I doubt small companies can access it without a dedicated team.
AWS does not have a direct equivalent to tenants like Azure. The closest options might be the Identity Center or the AWS account name, but those are only visible to registered AWS users from your organization. It’s best to ensure proper security and monitoring from your end to keep track of any unwanted accounts.
It might be worth checking if anyone in your organization has AWS training or certifications. Engaging someone knowledgeable could really help streamline the setup process and ensure you're covering all bases!
Definitely keep an eye on those payments! Regular check-ins with your finance team can help you identify shadow IT quickly.