Summary

This chapter delved into the intricacies and limits of traditional IAM systems, highlighting the necessity for a complete approach to access control in the digital era. It emphasized the shortcomings of existing systems, such as the lack of centralized identity repositories, manual provisioning processes, limited support for complicated access controls, and insufficient identity verification and authentication techniques. This chapter also discussed the importance of traditional access control measures such as RBAC, ACLs, authentication, session management, input validation, and security controls, as well as the challenges of limited visibility, auditability, and complex access provisioning. Furthermore, it investigated the significance of striking a balance between safeguarding sensitive information and fostering free communication in the digital age, paving the path for a more inclusive and dynamic future while maintaining privacy and security concerns.

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