IAM – the Security Perspective
IAM, or identity and access management, is a security framework that focuses on managing user identities and controlling access to resources and applications within an organization. IAM systems provide a way to manage user authentication, authorization, and user account provisioning and de-provisioning. From a security perspective, IAM plays a critical role in protecting an organization’s digital assets by controlling who has access to what information, applications, and resources.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- IAM principles and frameworks
- The lifecycle of a strong IAM system
- Compliance and regulatory considerations
