Acronym for Identity and Access Management—controlling who can access what resources.
IAM stands for Identity and Access Management. See 'Identity and Access Management' for the full definition. IAM platforms include Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Ping Identity.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
IAM underpins Zero Trust and modern security architecture. Strong IAM enables secure access from anywhere; weak IAM undermines all other security investments.