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Which of the following scenarios is BEST addressed using an S3 bucket policy instead of an IAM policy?
Which of the following scenarios is BEST addressed using an S3 bucket policy instead of an IAM policy?
- Restricting access to certain objects in an S3 bucket based on the requester's IP address. (correct)
- Granting a specific developer team read and write access to all S3 buckets within an AWS account.
- Allowing any user with valid AWS credentials to list the objects in a public S3 bucket.
- Granting a specific application the ability to create new S3 buckets in the AWS account.
A company needs to ensure that all objects uploaded to an S3 bucket are encrypted using a specific KMS key. How can this requirement be enforced using a bucket policy?
A company needs to ensure that all objects uploaded to an S3 bucket are encrypted using a specific KMS key. How can this requirement be enforced using a bucket policy?
- By using `s3:PutObject` with a condition that requires `s3:x-amz-server-side-encryption-aws-kms-key-id` to match the KMS key ARN. (correct)
- By enabling default encryption on the S3 bucket and applying a bucket policy that denies any uploads without encryption.
- There is no method to require encryption using bucket policies.
- By setting the `s3:PutObject` permission to deny unless the object has the correct encryption headers.
An organization wants to allow a partner AWS account to upload data to a specific folder within their S3 bucket, but prevent them from listing any other content in the bucket. Which combination of elements in a bucket policy would achieve this?
An organization wants to allow a partner AWS account to upload data to a specific folder within their S3 bucket, but prevent them from listing any other content in the bucket. Which combination of elements in a bucket policy would achieve this?
- `s3:PutObject` action, Resource set to the specific folder ARN, and Principal set to the partner account ID. (correct)
- `s3:DeleteObject` action, Resource set to the specific folder ARN, and Principal set to the partner account ID.
- `s3:GetObject` action, Resource set to the specific folder ARN, and Principal set to the partner account ID.
- `s3:ListBucket` action with a `StringLike` condition on `s3:prefix` to only allow listing the specific folder.
You have a bucket policy that allows users from a specific IP range to download objects. However, users are still being denied access. What is the MOST likely reason for this?
You have a bucket policy that allows users from a specific IP range to download objects. However, users are still being denied access. What is the MOST likely reason for this?
How do bucket policies and IAM policies interact to determine access to an S3 bucket?
How do bucket policies and IAM policies interact to determine access to an S3 bucket?
Which component of an S3 bucket policy determines whether the policy grants or denies specific actions?
Which component of an S3 bucket policy determines whether the policy grants or denies specific actions?
An organization needs to grant a specific IAM user from another AWS account access to upload objects to their S3 bucket. What is the MOST suitable method to accomplish this?
An organization needs to grant a specific IAM user from another AWS account access to upload objects to their S3 bucket. What is the MOST suitable method to accomplish this?
What format are S3 bucket policies written in?
What format are S3 bucket policies written in?
A company wants to ensure that only requests originating from a specific IP address range can access their S3 bucket. Which element of the bucket policy should they use to enforce this restriction?
A company wants to ensure that only requests originating from a specific IP address range can access their S3 bucket. Which element of the bucket policy should they use to enforce this restriction?
Which of the following policies BEST describes a resource-based access control approach in AWS S3?
Which of the following policies BEST describes a resource-based access control approach in AWS S3?
What is the function of the 'Principal' element within an S3 bucket policy?
What is the function of the 'Principal' element within an S3 bucket policy?
What is the purpose of the Resource element in an S3 Bucket Policy?
What is the purpose of the Resource element in an S3 Bucket Policy?
A company intends to host a static website using an S3 bucket. Which bucket policy configuration is NECESSARY to allow public access to the website content?
A company intends to host a static website using an S3 bucket. Which bucket policy configuration is NECESSARY to allow public access to the website content?
Flashcards
IP-Based Restriction
IP-Based Restriction
Restricting S3 access to specific IP addresses or ranges.
Deny Statement Precedence
Deny Statement Precedence
Statements that explicitly deny access always override any conflicting allow statements.
S3 Access Granularity
S3 Access Granularity
Control access to an entire S3 bucket or individual objects within it.
Policy Evaluation
Policy Evaluation
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Bucket Policy Use Case
Bucket Policy Use Case
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S3 Bucket Policy
S3 Bucket Policy
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JSON for Bucket Policies
JSON for Bucket Policies
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Effect (in Bucket Policy)
Effect (in Bucket Policy)
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Action (in Bucket Policy)
Action (in Bucket Policy)
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Principal (in Bucket Policy)
Principal (in Bucket Policy)
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Resource (in Bucket Policy)
Resource (in Bucket Policy)
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Public Access (S3)
Public Access (S3)
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Cross-Account Access (S3)
Cross-Account Access (S3)
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Study Notes
- An S3 bucket policy is a resource-based access control policy for defining access permissions to objects within an S3 bucket.
- It specifies permissions like read, write, and delete granted to principals (users, groups, or services) on specified resources.
Key Features
- Bucket policy is attached directly to the bucket, applying to all objects within.
- Policies are written in JSON for flexible and granular permissions.
- They control who can access the S3 bucket, what actions they can perform, and under what conditions.
Structure
- Policies consist of multiple statements.
- Effect: Defines if the policy allows or denies an action (Allow or Deny).
- Action: Specifies the allowed or denied actions, like s3:GetObject, s3:PutObject, s3:DeleteObject, etc.
- Principal: Defines who is allowed or denied access (AWS IAM users, accounts, or services).
- Resource: Defines the specific bucket or objects the policy applies to, such as arn:aws:s3:::my-bucket/*.
- Condition: Optional statements specifying when the policy applies, based on IP address or time.
Example
- A bucket policy can allow all users to read objects from a public bucket.
- Effect: "Allow" grants access.
- Principal: "*" means anyone or public access.
- Action: "s3:GetObject" allows downloading or reading objects.
- Resource: "arn:aws:s3:::my-bucket/*" refers to all objects inside the
my-bucketbucket.
Common Use Cases
- Making a bucket or specific objects public, such as for hosting static websites.
- Granting access to an S3 bucket to another AWS account or a specific IAM user.
- Giving certain users permission to upload or download objects.
- Limiting access to objects in a bucket only from specific IP addresses or ranges.
- Restricting access to S3 based on specific conditions like encryption or requiring MFA.
Example: Cross-Account Access
- A bucket policy can allow a specific AWS account to upload objects to your S3 bucket using a condition based on the source account.
- Condition: "StringEquals" limits access to a specific AWS account ID.
- Condition: "aws:SourceAccount": "123456789012" specifies the allowed AWS account ID.
Key Considerations
- AWS evaluates policies in a specific order, where Deny statements take precedence over Allow statements.
- Access can be controlled at the bucket level or the object level.
- Bucket policies can work with IAM user policies and other AWS access control mechanisms.
When to Use
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To set permissions for an entire bucket or a subset of objects.
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For fine-grained control over who has access to your S3 data.
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To define conditions like restricting access based on IP address or time of access.
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Bucket policies manage access at the bucket level.
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IAM policies control access at the user or group level.
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Description
S3 bucket policies control access to objects. They define permissions, like read, write, allowing control over who can access the S3 bucket, what actions they can perform, and under what conditions. Policies are written in JSON for flexible permissions.
