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AWS config documentation change

Service: config · 2025-11-19 · Documentation low

File: config/latest/developerguide/security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.md

Summary

Updated documentation example to use 'CloudFormation' instead of 'AWS CloudFormation' in IAM policy condition context

Security assessment

This is a minor terminology change without altering security meaning or functionality. The update appears to be stylistic/naming consistency rather than addressing security concerns or adding security guidance.

Diff

diff --git a/config/latest/developerguide/security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.md b/config/latest/developerguide/security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.md
index c060085d8..14b207b8c 100644
--- a//config/latest/developerguide/security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.md
+++ b//config/latest/developerguide/security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.md
@@ -46 +46 @@ Identity-based policies determine whether someone can create, access, or delete
-  * **Use conditions in IAM policies to further restrict access** – You can add a condition to your policies to limit access to actions and resources. For example, you can write a policy condition to specify that all requests must be sent using SSL. You can also use conditions to grant access to service actions if they are used through a specific AWS service, such as AWS CloudFormation. For more information, see [ IAM JSON policy elements: Condition](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/reference_policies_elements_condition.html) in the _IAM User Guide_.
+  * **Use conditions in IAM policies to further restrict access** – You can add a condition to your policies to limit access to actions and resources. For example, you can write a policy condition to specify that all requests must be sent using SSL. You can also use conditions to grant access to service actions if they are used through a specific AWS service, such as CloudFormation. For more information, see [ IAM JSON policy elements: Condition](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/reference_policies_elements_condition.html) in the _IAM User Guide_.