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Why Cloud Contracts Now Charge for IAM Role Assumption Events
Cloud providers are now billing for each instance where an IAM role is assumed, a previously free action. This episode breaks down why identity operations are becoming a metered cost, using AWS IAM as the case study. Lucas and Luna explore the implications for DevOps teams who automate cross-account access, and how to audit your role assumption patterns before the next bill arrives. They discuss a real example of a company that saw a $12,000 monthly spike from CI/CD role switches, and offer practical strategies to minimize the hit. If you manage cloud infrastructure, this shift could quietly…
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