Summary

This chapter highlighted critical best practices for IAM that safeguard the security and integrity of corporate resources and data. It highlighted the value of user lifecycle management, secure data-sharing procedures, access control and authorization, secure authentication systems, continuous monitoring and auditing, user awareness and training, compliance, incident response, and continual review and improvement. These practices attempt to reduce risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and develop a security-conscious culture, eventually boosting an organization’s security posture in today’s changing cybersecurity environment.

In the next chapter, we cover sources of truth and trust anchors and their importance in securing identity management frameworks.