AWS IAM Identity Center allows external identity stores like Google Workspace (previously G Suite) to be used for accessing AWS accounts, reducing the need for long-lived credentials.
This blog post walks through the steps to set up Google Workspace as an external identity provider for AWS IAM, including configuring permission sets for AWS accounts and setting up SSO. The SSO process is simplified, providing unified access to AWS cloud from Google Workspace accounts without having to manage user accounts in AWS.
