Amazon Web Services Credentials

^{Last updated: 2026-03-10}

Purpose

This article describes how to set up Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials.

Introduction

To enable Outpost24 to scan and monitor resources in AWS, valid IAM credentials are required. The AWS Credentials feature lets you securely provide access by specifying either an access key pair or an ARN-based IAM Role so that Outpost24 can authenticate with AWS Identity and Access Management. Once configured, these credentials allow the system to retrieve data about AWS resources, permissions, and usage for vulnerability assessments and inventory analysis while maintaining secure, controlled access.

Adding Credentials

1. Log in to OUTSCAN. See the Logging in to the portal article on how to access the Portal.

2. In the Portal view, click the Account button in the upper right corner. Initials in the button may differ depending on the account name.
   

   

   
   

3. Select Credentials in the context menu.
   

   

   
   

4. Click the + Add credentials button to open the Add credentials form.
   

   

Set up AWS Credentials

1. In the drop-down menu select Amazon Web Services.

2. Add the name of your AWS account.

3. Select how to log in: 

   1. Select Login with Access Key, to login using the access key ID and Secret Access Key.
      

      

       

   2. Select Login with Role, to login using ARN Role.
      

      

      
      

4. Custom tags that help categorize and organize the credential. Tags can be used to group resources and control access.
   Resource Groups represent sets of tags Users are authorized to use when creating credentials. Selecting a resource group will automatically apply its associated tags to the credential. Users with limited access must select at least one resource group to ensure the credential is created with tags they are permitted to use. Users may also add additional custom tags if needed.

5. Click the blue ADD button to create the credentials.