Question

What are the key elements in the JSON schema of a policy?

Answer 1

Following are some key elements in a policy JSON schema.

1. Version - Specifies the version of the policy language.
2. Statement - Main policy element that contains the following elements. You can have more than one statement in a policy.
3. Sid - Statement ID that differentiates between statements.
4. Effect - Indicates if the policy allows or denies access. Possible values are 'Allow' or 'Deny'.
5. Principal - The account, user, or role for whom access is allowed or denied. This is applicable only for resource-based policies.
6. Action - Specifies the list of actions that the policy allows or denies.
7. Resource - Specifies the list of resources to which the policy applies. This is only applicable for IAM permissions policy.
8. Condition - Specifies the circumstances under which the policy grants permissions.