Evaluate Security Risks and Implement Controls for kms:CreateGrant Permission in Github OIDC role

[sukeshreddyg]

User Story

As a Modernisation Platform engineer
I want to investigate potential security risks associated with granting the kms:CreateGrant permission to the GitHub OIDC role. Additionally, I aim to explore the feasibility of adding conditions to restrict the usage of this permission to prevent unauthorized granting of keys to users and roles.

Value / Purpose

The purpose of this issue is to ensure security of our key management system by thoroughly assessing the risks introduced by granting the kms:CreateGrant permission. By implementing appropriate safeguards, we aim to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to keys.

Useful Contacts

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Additional Information

This permission, kms:CreateGrant, is required for the purpose of copying snapshots

Proposal / Unknowns

Hypothesis If we... [do a thing] Then... [this will happ]

Proposal A proposal that is something testable, don't worry whether it works or not, it's a place for ideas.

Unknowns Potential pitfalls that could cause the story to expand beyond its original scope. Ideally this section will remain blank.

Definition of Done

• Identify security risks associated with the newly added permission.
• Document findings and recommendations in a comprehensive report.
• Ensure that the implementation aligns with best practices and complies with security standards.
• Another team member has reviewed
• Tests are green