Get More Compliant with AWS IAM for NC2

AWS IAM Roles Anywhere is a service that allows your on-premises servers, containers, and applications to obtain temporary AWS credentials using X.509 digital certificates.1 This is important for Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) for several reasons:

Enhanced Security:

• Eliminates Long-Term Credentials: IAM Roles Anywhere eliminates the need to manage long-term AWS credentials within your Nutanix environment.2 This significantly reduces the risk of credential compromise and unauthorized access.3
• Leverages Existing PKI: It integrates with your existing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), allowing you to use your existing X.509 certificates for authentication.4
• Short-Lived Credentials: IAM Roles Anywhere issues temporary credentials that expire automatically, limiting the window of opportunity for attackers in case of a breach.5

Simplified Operations:

• Centralized Identity Management: You can manage access to AWS resources for your Nutanix workloads using the same IAM roles and policies that you use for your AWS-native workloads.6
• Consistent Access Control: IAM Roles Anywhere ensures consistent access control policies across your hybrid environment, simplifying compliance and auditing.7
• Reduced Operational Overhead: By eliminating the need to manage long-term credentials, IAM Roles Anywhere reduces the operational overhead associated with credential rotation and management.8

Improved Compliance:

• Meets Security Best Practices: Using short-lived credentials and leveraging existing PKI aligns with security best practices and helps you meet compliance requirements.9
• Auditable Access: IAM Roles Anywhere provides detailed audit logs of all access requests, making it easier to track and monitor access to AWS resources.10

Specific to Nutanix Cloud Clusters:

• Seamless Integration: IAM Roles Anywhere integrates seamlessly with Nutanix Cloud Clusters, allowing you to secure your hybrid cloud environment with minimal configuration.
• Secure Access to AWS Services: NC2 workloads can securely access AWS services like S3, EC2, and Lambda using temporary credentials obtained through IAM Roles Anywhere.11

Using AWS IAM Roles Anywhere for your Nutanix Cloud Clusters provides a secure, simplified, and compliant way to access AWS resources. It eliminates the risks associated with long-term credentials, leverages your existing PKI, and ensures consistent access control across your hybrid environment.

See it in action at; https://youtu.be/RPfpvKouqbs?si=cWRdDgilailobjwX