What is IAM (Identity and Access Management)? | UpGuard

This article provides an overview of Identity and Access Management (IAM), detailing its importance for compliance and security, key components such as identity lifecycle management, RBAC/PAM-based access control, authentication methods (2FA/MFA/SSO, adaptive), identity governance, and zero-trust principles, along with a step-by-step approach to implementing IAM and criteria for selecting scalable solutions; it also highlights how UpGuard’s vendor risk management can complement IAM for third‑party access oversight.