Understanding IAM

IAM is the discipline that ensures the right access is given to the right individuals and systems. Since the explosion of internet-connected devices and the ease with which company employees can now reach internal IT systems and work apps over the internet (as opposed to from within a firewalled corporate network), it is now generally accepted that identity, not the network, is the security perimeter. You might have heard the phrase "Identity is the new perimeter." This is because this new perimeter extends well beyond the corporate network environment to include personal computers and devices in remote locations. This means that no matter how well-protected networks are, it is still crucial to have strong security policies in place to secure users' identities and to have measures in place that mitigate risks if – and when – identities are breached. A compromised identity, especially a privileged one, can cause so much damage to the business...