AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) - A foundational service for managing access control and enforcing authentication and authorization for AWS resources.
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) was launched in 2011. It provides secure control over access to AWS resources, enabling organizations to define and manage user permissions. With features like fine-grained permissions and multi-factor authentication (MFA), IAM ensures robust security for applications and infrastructure.
The service supports policies for role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC), allowing for flexible and scalable permission management. Integration with other AWS services ensures consistent security practices across the cloud environment.