An overview of the service components of an IAM system
A typical IAM system is made up of various service components that collaborate to provide safe access and administration of user identities and resources. Authentication, authorization, user management, and directory services are examples of these components:
- Authentication: This is a critical component of IAM, responsible for confirming user identities. It entails checking user credentials, such as usernames and passwords, to ensure that only authorized users have access to the system. For increased security, authentication techniques may include single-factor authentication (for example, username and password) or multi-factor authentication (for example, combining passwords with biometrics or tokens).
- Authorization: This is yet another key component that controls what activities or resources a user is permitted to access. It upholds the idea of least privilege by allowing users the rights they require depending on...
