Identity and Access Management (IAM) is part of the fields of cybercrime and cybersecurity, as well as digital transformation. It refers to all processes and technologies with which companies control who is allowed to access which data and systems.
IAM ensures that only authorised individuals – such as employees – gain access to internal applications, emails or sensitive customer data. This often works via user accounts, passwords or even more secure methods such as two-factor authentication.
Imagine IAM as a digital bouncer: only those on the guest list are allowed in. This prevents unauthorised individuals from accessing important data or causing damage. IAM is particularly crucial in times of remote working and cloud computing, as employees often log in from various locations.
A clear example: In a bank, IAM is used to manage all employee accounts. A customer advisor automatically has access to customer data, but not to internal financial reports. If an employee is dismissed, IAM ensures that their access is immediately revoked – for greater security and data protection in the digital age.
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