Identity and access management (IAM)

IAM plays a central role in preventing unauthorized access by authenticating user identities and managing their permissions. It enforces access controls, tracks user activity, and ensures that users only have the privileges necessary to perform their tasks—nothing more. IAM is critical in supporting zero-trust security models and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Identity management enhances security by reducing the attack surface from compromised credentials or insider threats. It also streamlines user onboarding and offboarding, improves operational efficiency, and enables secure collaboration across systems and partners. Automated provisioning and real-time monitoring help organizations detect and respond to suspicious behavior quickly.

IAM tools enforce policies across all user access points, from enterprise systems to cloud platforms. They enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and user behavior analytics to detect anomalies. By centralizing identity controls, these tools provide visibility into who accessed what, when, and how—key for both security and compliance audits.