Identity and Access Management Best Practices
Identity and Access Management Best Practices Identity and access management (IAM) helps organizations control who can reach resources, from employees to contractors and automated services. In today’s mixed environments—cloud, on‑premises, and mobile devices—clear IAM practices reduce risk and support teamwork. The goal is simple: grant the right access to the right people at the right time, with as little friction as possible. Access governance and provisioning Automate user provisioning and deprovisioning, guided by HR or IT feeds, to reflect changes quickly. Use just‑in‑time access where possible for elevated actions, with approval workflows. Schedule regular access reviews to verify permissions, especially for sensitive systems. Example: When an employee changes roles, their access gets updated automatically, and dormant accounts are removed after a set period. Authentication and authorization ...