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Identity and Access Management for Cloud and DevOps Engineers
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Identity and Access Management for Cloud and DevOps Engineers

by Jeremy Wallace
September 2027
Intermediate to advanced
377 pages
2h 9m
English
Packt Publishing
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Introduction to IAM and Core Concepts

Securing identities and managing resource access is more crucial than ever. Identity and Access Management (IAM) is vital for cloud security, protecting data, ensuring compliance, and streamlining operations. This chapter will introduce IAM's core concepts and principles, providing essential knowledge for effective identity management in any cloud environment.

By the end of this chapter, you'll define IAM, understand its role in cloud security, and learn key principles like least privilege and zero trust. You'll also explore multi-factor authentication (MFA) and differentiate between role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC). These basics are essential for a secure IAM strategy, ...

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ISBN: 9781836642312