AWS Policy Validator

This tool validates AWS IAM policy documents for correct syntax and policy structure, ensuring statements adhere to IAM semantics and security best practices. It parses JSON, checks Version, Statement arrays, and per-statement fields (Effect, Action, Resource, Principal, Condition), and flags risky patterns such as wildcard actions or resources. The validation produces structured findings, a risk score, and guidance on fixes to improve least-privilege alignment. Conceptually, input policies are analyzed against the AWS policy grammar, after which a prioritized list of remediation steps is returned for policy authors and security reviewers. The tool supports exporting findings for audits and sharing with stakeholders. It benefits developers, cloud engineers, security analysts, and compliance teams who need fast, reproducible policy reviews during development and pre-deployment checkpoints.

Unique value lies in combining strict IAM policy syntax validation with security-focused checks (wildcards, missing principals, broad permissions) and producing actionable fixes, all without requiring runtime evaluation. Core features include JSON schema checks, per-statement risk tagging, and exportable reports suitable for security assessments and compliance evidence. Typical use cases include pre-deployment policy validation, policy reviews during CI/CD, and auditor-friendly policy reporting for governance programs.

This tool is applicable to global AWS accounts and supports standard IAM policy semantics across regions. It is designed for teams seeking to reduce misconfigurations and accelerate policy authoring cycles by providing precise, repeatable validations and clear remediation guidance.