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What is the easiest way to audit AWS IAM roles in our cloud hosting account to ensure we have not left any security loopholes open?
ChatGPTgpt-6Geminigemini-3.5-flash-lite3 passes + 1 real-search35 queries10/30/2026
Download run
Gemini unique queries
33
2 in ≥ half the passes · stability 36%
ChatGPT real searches predicted
50%
1 of 2 matched the simulation
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
SEED QUERY
What is the easiest way to audit AWS IAM roles in our cloud hosting account to ensure we have not left any security loopholes open?
33 unique queries · 3 passes
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Gemini simulated (33)ChatGPT real searches (2)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 28 of 35 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-650% predicted
AWS IAM security audit roles Access Analyzer unused access policy validation best practices official documentation Google ↗
AWS IAM best practices least privilege role trust policy external access official AWS documentation Google ↗
- Using AWS Identity and Access Management Access Analyzer · docs.aws.amazon.com
- Understand how IAM Access Analyzer findings work · docs.aws.amazon.com
- Security best practices in IAM · docs.aws.amazon.com
- AWS Security Hub · aws.amazon.com
- AWS Trusted Advisor · aws.amazon.com
- IAM Access Analyzer findings · docs.aws.amazon.com
- IAM policies and permissions · docs.aws.amazon.com
- AWS IAM security audit guide · docs.aws.amazon.com
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Colour
SimulatedReal search
Hover a query to see its counterpart · click a topic to focus it · zoom with Ctrl/⌘ + scroll, a pinch, double-click or +
Queries
33 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
aws iam access analyzer tutorial ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to learn how to use AWS IAM Access Analyzer, the native service for identifying security risks. | Instruction | code_samples/docs | unused access and official tools | 3x of 3 | |
how to audit aws iam roles for security loopholes REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct restatement of their primary question to find clear guidance on auditing AWS roles. | Instruction | how_to_steps | auditing roles for security loopholes | 2x of 3 | |
how to audit aws iam roles security loopholes REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct reformulation of their original query to find standard guides on AWS IAM security auditing. | Instruction | how_to_steps | auditing roles for security loopholes | 1x of 3 | |
best practices for AWS IAM security auditing RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know industry standards and general guidelines for securing IAM roles. | Instruction | checklist | security checklists and best practices | 1x of 3 | |
automatically detect overly permissive aws iam policies IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for methods or scripts to scan IAM policies for overly broad permissions like wildcard actions. | Yes / no | web_article | detecting overly permissive policies | 1x of 3 | |
best automated tools for aws iam security audit RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to discover third-party or native software options that automate cloud permission checks. | Comparison | comparison_table | automated tools and custom scripts | 1x of 3 | |
aws iam access analyzer vs third party cloud security posture management cspm COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare native AWS tools with paid CSPM solutions to see which is easier and more effective. | Comparison | comparison_table | comparing cloud security posture tools | 1x of 3 | |
what is an aws iam security loophole IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs a clear definition of what constitutes a dangerous permission or misconfiguration in AWS IAM. | Reason | glossary/definition | auditing roles for security loopholes | 1x of 3 | |
prowler vs scoutsuite vs cfn-nag aws audit COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare popular open-source cloud security auditing tools for AWS. | Comparison | comparison_table | comparing cloud security posture tools | 1x of 3 | |
prowler vs pacu aws security audit tools ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to explore specific open-source security assessment tools like Prowler and Pacu for auditing AWS environments. | Comparison | review_roundup | comparing cloud security posture tools | 1x of 3 | |
aws iam policy validator vs aws access analyzer COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare two different AWS security validation mechanisms to see which is easier. | Comparison | comparison_table | policy validators and cli tools | 1x of 3 | |
automated cloud security posture management tools for aws IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for software solutions that can continuously monitor and audit AWS configurations. | Comparison | buyers_guide | comparing cloud security posture tools | 1x of 3 | |
aws cloud security posture management for startups PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants security auditing advice specifically scaled for smaller hosting accounts and teams without dedicated security engineers. | Other / navigational | buyers_guide | security checklists and best practices | 1x of 3 | |
aws iam security checklist for startup cloud hosting PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a tailored security checklist suitable for a standard hosting account setup. | Instruction | checklist | security checklists and best practices | 1x of 3 | |
enterprise cloud security engineer iam audit workflow PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an advanced, professional-grade workflow for handling IAM security at scale. | Other / navigational | pdf_whitepaper | audit workflow and frequency | 1x of 3 | |
aws iam policy validator command line RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for CLI tools to validate IAM policies locally before deployment. | Reason | api_reference | policy validators and cli tools | 1x of 3 | |
how to find overly permissive aws iam roles REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants specific queries or methods to detect wildcard permissions in their policies. | Instruction | how_to_steps | detecting overly permissive policies | 1x of 3 | |
how to find unused aws iam roles and policies RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to identify stale or over-privileged IAM roles that pose security risks. | Reason | how_to_steps | unused access and official tools | 1x of 3 | |
aws iam security best practices checklist RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a quick reference list of best practices to ensure no basic IAM configurations were missed. | Instruction | checklist | security checklists and best practices | 1x of 3 | |
pmapper python tool for aws iam privilege escalation audit ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants information on advanced open-source tools used to find privilege escalation paths in AWS. | Reason | code_samples/docs | automated tools and custom scripts | 1x of 3 | |
aws iam policy validator tool ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find tools that validate IAM policies for security flaws before deployment. | Other / navigational | api_reference | policy validators and cli tools | 1x of 3 | |
how to find unused aws iam roles and keys IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to identify dormant credentials and roles that represent lingering security risks. | Reason | faq_page | unused access and official tools | 1x of 3 | |
common aws iam misconfigurations to check RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a list of frequent IAM mistakes that leave accounts vulnerable. | Reason | web_article | detecting overly permissive policies | 1x of 3 | |
common aws iam security misconfigurations RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a list of typical IAM mistakes that lead to security breaches. | Reason | web_article | detecting overly permissive policies | 1x of 3 | |
top aws iam misconfigurations to check REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a summary of the most frequent security mistakes made with AWS IAM roles. | Reason | web_article | detecting overly permissive policies | 1x of 3 | |
how often should we audit aws cloud permissions IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the recommended cadence for cloud security reviews. | Reason | faq_page | audit workflow and frequency | 1x of 3 | |
aws iam privilege escalation methods list RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand how attackers exploit IAM roles to escalate privileges. | Instruction | faq_page | security checklists and best practices | 1x of 3 | |
automate aws iam auditing with lambda and eventbridge RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is interested in setting up automated, continuous auditing rather than manual checks. | Comparison | tutorial_video/transcript | automated tools and custom scripts | 1x of 3 | |
aws iam security audit script github ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants ready-to-use scripts to automate checking their AWS account via the CLI. | Instruction | code_samples/docs | automated tools and custom scripts | 1x of 3 | |
check aws iam permissions using cli REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants command-line instructions to quickly check IAM roles and permissions. | Other / navigational | code_samples/docs | policy validators and cli tools | 1x of 3 | |
aws trusted advisor iam security checks ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know what built-in checks AWS Trusted Advisor performs regarding IAM security. | Other / navigational | product_spec_sheet | security checklists and best practices | 1x of 3 | |
can aws trusted advisor check iam vulnerabilities RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if built-in cloud management tools can perform this audit automatically. | Reason | faq_page | security checklists and best practices | 1x of 3 | |
how often should cloud IAM roles be audited RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to establish a routine compliance schedule for cloud access reviews. | Reason | glossary/definition | audit workflow and frequency | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
Geminix = pass, y = cumulative unique queries
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 925 / 1,481 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 925 / 1,381 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 925 / 1,390 |