Description

AWS WAF Resource Policy controls access to AWS WAF resources, defining permissions for AWS accounts or IAM entities to manage specific WAF components.

Features

• Fine-grained access control
• JSON-based policy language
• Integration with IAM
• Cross-account resource sharing
• Audit trail via AWS CloudTrail

Limitations

• Complex policy management for large deployments
• Limited to AWS WAF resources
• Potential misconfiguration risks

Use Cases

• Multi-team WAF management: Enterprise separates WAF administration across development, security, and operations teams
• Managed security service: MSSP manages WAF rules for multiple client AWS accounts
• Compliance enforcement: Security team applies and locks down specific WAF rules across organization's accounts