Glossary
Bucket Policy
A bucket policy is the rulebook for who can access your cloud storage - it lists exactly who can read, write, or delete files.
What is Bucket Policy?
JSON document defining access permissions for cloud storage buckets and objects within them.
Why Should You Care?
Misconfigured bucket policies cause data exposure. Policies should explicitly deny public access and follow least privilege.
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Real-World Example
A bucket policy allows only the application service account to write logs and denies all other access.
How to Protect Against Bucket Policy
- 1.
Audit all bucket policies for public access
- 2.
Implement deny statements for sensitive operations
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