IAM
IAM is the framework of policies, processes, and technologies that ensure the right individuals have the appropriate access to the right resources at the right time — and for the right reasons.
⚙️ How Does It Work?
IAM encompasses identity lifecycle management, authentication (verify who you are), authorization (determine what you can do), and governance (ensure access is appropriate and compliant).
📍 Where Is It Used?
Every organization with digital systems — from small businesses to global enterprises, government agencies, healthcare systems, and cloud environments.
💡 Real-World Example
A new employee joins a tech company. IAM automatically creates her Active Directory account, assigns her to the Engineering role giving access to GitHub, Jira, and AWS dev environment — all triggered by the HR system on day one.
🔗 Related Terms
IGA
PAM
CIAM
SSO
MFA
Zero Trust
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