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IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT, AND ITS CONTROL SYSTEM TYPES

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When it comes to information security, identity and access management are vital. IAM provides an interface that ties into the organization's governance policies for managing user accounts, with different levels of privilege misuse being one prevalent threat actor in most ransomware attacks today. It provides the framework to manage users' Identity Lifecycle, but what are some other benefits? IAM helps organizations adopt an appropriate level for each person within its walls - whether they're privileged or not!  Identity and access management describes various protection mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access. IAM uses different types of controls, these controls can be implemented in several ways, and the effectiveness depends on how seriously you take your data regulations. Let's have a look at some of these control systems. 1. Mandatory Access Control: This system enforces strict rules for what employees are allowed to see when it comes down to their clearance lev...