🔑 What is Identity & Access Management (IAM)?
Yashpal Patel🔑 What is Identity & Access Management (IAM)? In cybersecurity, a perimeter firewall isn't...
🔑 What is Identity & Access Management (IAM)?
In cybersecurity, a perimeter firewall isn't enough if anyone can walk right through the front door with stolen credentials. This is where Identity & Access Management (IAM) comes in.
IAM is the framework that ensures the right individuals access the right resources at the right times.
Core pillars of IAM:
🆔 Authentication (AuthN): Proving who you are (Passwords, Biometrics, OTPs).
🚪 Authorization (AuthZ): Determining what you are allowed to do after logging in.
🛡️ MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication): Adding extra verification steps beyond just a password.
📉 Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP): Giving users only the bare minimum access required to do their jobs.
Golden Rule: Never trust, always verify—Zero Trust starts with strong IAM.
How does your organization enforce the Principle of Least Privilege? Let's discuss below! 👇