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Delete AWS IAM Access Keys
This task refers to the removal of an AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) user's access keys, ensuring they can no longer be used for authentication with AWS services and resources. IAM access keys comprise an access key ID and a secret access key, which are employed to sign programmatic requests that you make to AWS. Whether it is for security compliance, a response to a security incident, or part of a key rotation policy, deleting an IAM access key is a critical operation. After deletion, any applications or users utilizing the deleted access key will lose access to AWS resources, so it is crucial to update all instances where the key is used before deletion. Additionally, AWS recommends regular access key rotation as a best practice, which involves creating a new key, updating all applications to use the new key, and then safely deleting the old key to maintain secure and functional access control.