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Amazon Web Services for User Credentials

The information in this section applies to Select Account Type > Amazon Web Services account type in the User Credentials window.

User Credentials Window - AWS

The required credentials for Amazon Web Services are:

  • Access Key ID — Used to sign programmatic requests made to AWS. If access keys are not available, create them with the IAM console.
  • Password Storage: Application – Uses the configured Profile Security setting as selected at the Settings > Application node
  • Secret Key — Used to sign programmatic requests made to AWS. If secret keys are not available, create them with the IAM console.
  • Scan Roles — Role used to scan other organization accounts

Create a Connection Profile for AWS​

A new connection profile will need to be created to be leveraged in the AWS Solution.

Step 1 – Under Settings > Connection, click Add Connection profile.

Step 2 – Click Add User credential and select the Amazon Web Services account type.

Step 3 – Input the Access Key ID into the Username section, and the Secret Access Key into the Access Token section.

Remember, these are obtained from AWS when the permissions are configured. See the Configure AWS for Scans topic for additional information.

Step 4 – Click OK in the User Credentials modal, name the Connection Profile, and click Save.

This connection profile can now be assigned to the AWS Solution.