Aws u2f security key11/1/2023 ![]() In AWS, the root user is the first and only identity that exists when you create an AWS account. This is especially true for the account root user, I’ve seen articles recently that say having access keys for root user is ok if you rotate them - WRONG! What is the AWS account root user? ![]() As the security pillar lead of AWS Well-Architected I get annoyed when people release the wrong information and their own “best practices” for AWS. I’ve written this post to share the latest and real best practices for securing your AWS account root user. Best practice #6: Get notified when root user is used.Best practice #5: Configure AWS account alternate contacts.Best practice #4: Centralize identity management.Best practice #3: Stop using the root user.Best practice #2: Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).
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