Orchestrating Multi-Account Governance with AWS Organizations and IAM

ADVANCED
140 minutes
5 tasks

In this advanced atelier, you'll explore how to effectively manage multi-account environments using AWS Organizations. You'll create an organizational structure that implements service control policies (SCPs) to enforce permissions, manage accounts, and control access using IAM Identity Center. This atelier covers everything from initially setting up an AWS Organization to applying governance and access controls across multiple member accounts, preparing you for scenarios involving complex cloud operations.

Scenario

XYZ Corp is scaling its operations and requires a robust governance structure to manage its multi-account AWS environment efficiently. With ongoing expansions, it's critical to enforce security and compliance across different departments. The CIO, Maria R., has mandated a reduction in cross-account access issues and a need for centralized billing with flexibility to allocate costs per department. Using AWS Organizations, the team must set up a governance model that allows scalable management of up to 20 accounts while maintaining security and adhering to strict compliance requirements.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand AWS Organizations and its components
  • Implement service control policies (SCPs) for organizational units
  • Configure IAM Identity Center for multi-account access

tasks (5)

task 1: Create an AWS Organization

20 min

task 2: Add and organize member accounts

30 min

task 3: Setup IAM Identity Center for centralized access

35 min

task 4: Implement cost allocation tags for billing transparency

25 min

task 5: Secure S3 buckets with encryption and policies

30 min

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of AWS Organizations and SCPs
  • Familiarity with IAM roles and policies
  • Knowledge of AWS S3 basics and IAM

Skills Tested

Multi-account governance using AWS OrganizationsConfiguration of IAM Identity CenterImplementation of cost allocation tagsSecuring S3 buckets with encryption
    Orchestrating Multi-Account Governance with AWS Organizations and IAM - Hands-On Lab - CertiPass