IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Definition

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a framework of processes and technologies that ensures the right people have the right access to the right systems.

IAM encompasses: authentication (who are you?), authorization (what are you allowed to do?), and accounting (what did you do?). Components include single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access management (PAM).

Related terms

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) Zero Trust PAM (Privileged Access Management)
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