AWS Identity and Access Management

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a web service that helps you securely control access to AWS resources. It enables you to manage users, groups, roles, and permissions to define who can access what within your AWS environment. IAM is a core component of AWS security, providing fine-grained access control and integration with other AWS services.

Also known as: AWS IAM, IAM, Amazon IAM, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity Management

Why learn AWS Identity and Access Management?

Developers should learn IAM when building or managing applications on AWS to implement security best practices, such as the principle of least privilege, and to automate access management through roles and policies. It is essential for securing cloud infrastructure, managing multi-account setups, and enabling secure access for applications, services, and users, particularly in DevOps and enterprise environments.

Learning Resources

• docs: AWS IAM Documentation
• tutorial: AWS IAM Tutorial on AWS Skill Builder
• docs: IAM Best Practices - AWS Whitepaper
• video: AWS IAM Deep Dive on YouTube by AWS