IAM

Watch the presentation What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a framework of policies, technologies, and processes that ensures the right individuals have appropriate access to technology resources. IAM systems manage digital identities and control user access to critical information within an organization, safeguarding data from unauthorized access while facilitating legitimate use. By centralizing and automating the management of user identities and their access privileges, IAM enhances security, improves compliance, and streamlines operational efficiency. »

What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Framework of policies, technologies, and processes Often implemented by Cloud Providers Foundational Principles Authentication Authorization Single Sign-On (SSO) Governance Strategies Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) Policy Management Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Assigns permissions based on roles Simplifies access management Ensures consistent policy enforcement Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) Grants access based on user attributes More granular and dynamic control Flexible compared to RBAC Policy Management Defines and enforces access policies Policies can be applied to both users and systems Operational Tactics Provisioning and De-Provisioning Audit and Monitoring Provisioning and De-Provisioning Automates granting and revoking access Ensures appropriate access lifecycle Reduces risk of orphaned accounts Audit and Monitoring Tracks user activities and access Detects and responds to suspicious behavior Ensures compliance with policies The Components of IAM Identity Repository Authentication Mechanisms Authorization Frameworks Provisioning and De-Provisioning Systems Audit and Compliance Tools Identity Repository Centralized database for user identities Stores credentials and attributes Ensures scalable and secure management Authorization Mechanisms RBAC: Role-based permissions ABAC: Attribute-based permissions ACLs: Access control lists Provisioning and De-Provisioning Systems Automates access lifecycle Manages user roles and permissions Audit and Compliance Tools Activity Logging: Records user actions Usage Monitoring: Tracks resource usage Audit Trails: Forensic event records Conclusion Cornerstone of Cybersecurity: Manages digital identities and access Enhances Security and Compliance: Ensures only authorized access Supports Operational Efficiency: Centralizes and automates access processes Compliance: Meets regulatory standards like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS »