What is identity access management (IAM)?
Identity and Access Management (IAM) enables companies to effectively manage digital identities and their access rights to applications and services. Through IAM, organizations can ensure that only authorized users can access the resources they need while maintaining security and compliance.
IAM systems provide a centralized platform for managing user identities, including creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts. In addition, they allow the definition of access policies and roles that determine which users can access which resources and what actions they can perform. This enables fine-grained control of access and minimizes the risk of security breaches due to unauthorized access.
By implementing IAM, companies can also improve employee efficiency and productivity by automating access to resources and reducing administrative burdens. Additionally, IAM makes compliance easier by enabling tracking and auditing of user activity and ensuring that sensitive data and systems are protected.
Overall, IAM enables companies to improve the security, efficiency and compliance of their IT systems by providing a robust and scalable solution for managing digital identities and access permissions. By implementing IAM, companies can make the most of their IT resources while minimizing the risk of security incidents.
A fundamental distinction is made between Enterprise IAM solutions, which are designed for internal employees, and Customer and Consumer IAM solutions, which are aimed at external identities.
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