Identity and Access Management
Description
In the context of Non-Human Identity Management (IAM), the term refers to the systems and processes used to manage the identity and access rights of non-human entities, such as applications, devices, services, and APIs. These non-human identities require a different approach than traditional user identity management since they often operate autonomously or interact with other services without human intervention. IAM solutions for non-human identities help ensure that these entities can securely and efficiently access the necessary resources while maintaining compliance and security standards. This involves the use of authentication methods, authorization protocols, and governance policies to control and monitor the interactions of non-human identities within an organization's ecosystem. As organizations increasingly adopt automation and cloud services, managing non-human identities has become crucial to prevent unauthorized access and maintain the integrity of systems and data.
Examples
- Service accounts used by applications to authenticate with APIs.
- IoT devices that require secure access to cloud services.
Additional Information
- IAM for non-human identities often integrates with traditional IAM systems.
- The rise of microservices architecture has increased the importance of managing non-human identities.