Root access in AWS S3 refers to the permissions granted to the root user of an AWS account.
Risks of root access include accidental data loss, unauthorized access, and lack of accountability.
Best practices for managing root access include limiting the use of the root account, enabling MFA, creating IAM users with specific permissions, monitoring account activity, using bucket policies and ACLs, periodically reviewing permissions, and utilizing AWS Organizations for multi-account management.
Root access to AWS S3 buckets comes with significant power and responsibility, and following best practices helps protect data and maintain a secure cloud environment.