Service account keys provide access to cloud platforms and cloud APIs. In general, using long-lived service account keys is discouraged because they create persistent credentials that can be difficult to monitor and control.
However, in real-world environments, some external tools, third-party vendors, or legacy integrations still require them. When that happens, organizations need a reliable way to track those keys, understand their exposure, and reduce risk over time.
Teriam helps solve that problem.
Teriam builds a full inventory of all cloud IAM service accounts, their keys, and their usage patterns. With Teriam’s help, GRC, security teams, and cloud operations teams can clearly see which service accounts exist, which keys are active, how they are being used, and where risk may be growing.
Based on that analysis, Teriam generates recommendations and helps remediate risky keys depending on the level of access and exposure.
Recommended actions Teriam can provide
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Unused keys and service accounts
If a service account or a service account key has not been used for more than 90 days, Teriam recommends deactivating or removing it.
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Excessive permissions
If a service account has more permissions than it actually needs, Teriam identifies the excess access and provides a recommended set of reduced permissions.
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Source IP visibility
Teriam shows the IP addresses from which cloud API calls are being made, helping cloud operations managers restrict access to only approved source IPs when appropriate.
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Remediation code generation
Teriam generates ready-to-use remediation code in formats such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Bash, making it easier for developers and cloud teams to apply fixes quickly and consistently.
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Key rotation compliance
If a service account key has been active longer than allowed by internal policy or compliance requirements, it should be rotated on a regular schedule, such as every 180 days or once a year. Teriam provides full visibility into keys that are overdue for rotation, as well as keys that are approaching their rotation deadline, so teams can take action before they become a compliance or security issue.
Business value
With Teriam, organizations can reduce the risk created by long-lived service account keys, improve visibility into third-party and external integrations, and take practical steps toward stronger cloud IAM hygiene. This helps lower the chance of credential misuse, reduce unnecessary access, and makes the service account key management process more controlled and auditable.