SCS-C02 Identity and Access Management Practice Question
A company wants to grant an IAM user the ability to manage (create and update) their own access keys. Which TWO IAM actions must be allowed in the policy?
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iam:UpdateAccessKey
To allow a user to manage (create and update) their own access keys, the policy must include iam:CreateAccessKey and iam:UpdateAccessKey. These actions enable the user to generate new keys and activate/deactivate them. iam:DeleteAccessKey is not required for this specific scope.
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iam:UpdateAccessKey
Why this is correct
Allows activation and deactivation of access keys; required for update.
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iam:CreateAccessKey
Why this is correct
Allows creation of new access keys; required.
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iam:GetAccessKeyLastUsed
Why it's wrong here
Provides last used information; not required for management operations.
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iam:DeleteAccessKey
Why it's wrong here
Required for deletion, but not relevant when only create and update are needed.
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iam:ListAccessKeys
Why it's wrong here
Lists access keys; useful but not required for management.
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