Identity and Access Management
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a framework of policies, processes, and technologies that ensures the right individuals have appropriate access to technology resources. It involves managing digital identities, authenticating users, authorizing access to systems and data, and auditing access activities. IAM is critical for security, compliance, and operational efficiency in modern IT environments.
Developers should learn IAM to build secure applications that protect sensitive data and comply with regulations like GDPR or HIPAA. It's essential for implementing authentication (e.g., login systems), authorization (e.g., role-based access control), and managing user lifecycles in cloud services, enterprise software, or web applications. Understanding IAM helps prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.