Role of Identity and Access Management in Cybersecurity
03.07.2020
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When we do not have access control, it is practically impossible to guarantee that features are used only by their target users. If a problem occurs, the person responsible for the system is unable to track the person responsible for it. The lack of permission management allows users to have access to services not needed by them, making room for improper access and possible application failures. This may result in data breaches that cost millions of dollars and reputational damage.
The roles of identity are those responsible for cataloging users within a system so that everyone who has access to it can be properly authenticated, this being one of the three main pillars of information security. It is important for better access control that the roles of identities are clear and allow easy identification of the individual who wants to access them.
It is critical for information security that there is control over what a particular user needs about what he can access. The ideal is to appeal to the maxim of “minimum privileges,” where a person, through the management of permission groups, receive authorization and sees on his screen only what has been allowed.
One of the critical aspects of cybersecurity for businesses in today's world is to assess organizational maturity against the fundamentals of IAM. It will provide an overview of your organization's current situation regarding the security of your digital assets and infrastructure. Here are some important factors to consider:
By implementing a reliable IAM program, a company can strike a balance between security, risk reduction, training its staff (including customers and employees) to use the services they need, whenever they need them, without taking too many digital risks. In the light of advantages and failure prevention that an access management system can provide to applications, it is highly recommended that it receives due attention. Doing so can prevent data breaches; financial and reputational damage to your company.
