Decentralized Identity Explained

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IAM – the Security Perspective

IAM, or identity and access management, is a security framework that focuses on managing user identities and controlling access to resources and applications within an organization. IAM systems provide a way to manage user authentication, authorization, and user account provisioning and de-provisioning. From a security perspective, IAM plays a critical role in protecting an organization’s digital assets by controlling who has access to what information, applications, and resources.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• IAM principles and frameworks
• The lifecycle of a strong IAM system
• Compliance and regulatory considerations

IAM security fundamentals

IAM is essential for maintaining the confidentiality, ...