Understanding Identity Center and Its Purpose

Identity Center is designed to manage workforce identity access in AWS, focusing specifically on human users who require access to AWS accounts and applications. Unlike Identity and Access Manager (IAM), which is used for defining authorizations for both machines and humans, Identity Center targets human identity management, streamlining the process for organizations managing multiple AWS accounts. Initially launched as AWS Single Sign-On, it simplifies user access across various AWS accounts, allowing for the provisioning of IAM roles with standardized permission sets to enhance security and efficiency. By centralizing identity management, Identity Center allows organizations to minimize the complexity of managing IAM roles and users across multiple accounts.