The Importance of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Cloud Security

The Importance of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Cloud Security

1.Aachal A. Godse 2.Trupti K. Ghenand 3.Supriya S. Kesgire 4.Sakshi D. Sonone 5.Akshatha V. Nikam

Department of Design, Analytics and Cyber Security, Faculty of Science,

MIT ACSC (Alandi), Pune 412-105, India

1.aachalgodse2005@gmail.com 2.trupti.194043@gmail.com  3. supriyashriram16@gmail.com 4. sds2004295@gmail.com 5.nikamakshata05@gmail.com

Abstract

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way organizations store, process, and manage their data. However, this shift to the cloud has also introduced new security risks and challenges. Identity and Access Management (IAM) plays a critical role in maintaining cloud security by ensuring that only authorized users and systems have access to cloud resources. This paper explores the importance of IAM in maintaining cloud security, including its roles, characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. We also discuss the common cloud IAM challenges, best practices, and implementation strategies.

 Keywords: Identity and Access Management, Authorization, Authentication, Cloud computing, Security.