AWS permissions for DynamoDB monitoring should be narrow and reviewable
Review the AWS permission principles Dynasight follows for read-only DynamoDB monitoring, cost analysis, and table optimization findings.
What is a safe AWS permissions posture for Dynasight?
A safe AWS permissions posture for Dynasight is read-only, scoped to the data required for DynamoDB monitoring and cost analysis, and reviewed like any other cloud access path.
- Favor least-privilege, read-only permissions.
- Document what the role can inspect.
- Keep remediation permissions outside the monitoring tool.
Least privilege
Cost tools should not become hidden change channels
Dynasight is built to identify expensive DynamoDB mistakes and table design issues. The safer pattern is to inspect signals, produce findings, and leave production changes in your existing engineering workflow.
Read-only inspection
Analyze DynamoDB configuration and usage signals without write authority.
Separate remediation
Keep Terraform, AWS CLI, and code changes in your normal review process.
Auditable access
Track the IAM role owner, purpose, and review cadence.
FAQ
Common questions
Should a DynamoDB monitoring tool have admin access?
No. For monitoring and analysis, admin access is broader than necessary and increases risk.
Can recommendations be generated without write access?
Yes. Dynasight can analyze signals and produce findings without automatically applying changes.
Where should fixes happen?
Fixes should happen through your normal engineering process, such as code review, infrastructure review, and deployment workflows.
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Connect read-only AWS access and turn DynamoDB cost, monitoring, and table design signals into prioritized engineering actions.