Identity & Access Management

#The Future of IAM: AI & Automation TL;DR Identity and Access Management (IAM) is evolving fast. AI and automation are moving IAM from static, rules-based controls to adaptive, intelligence-driven systems. Machine learning powers real-time anomaly detection, behavior-based authentication reduces reliance on passwords, and identity orchestration unifies workflows across multi-cloud and legacy systems. But with innovation comes new risks: AI agents, machine identities, and autonomous threats demand fresh governance and continuous monitoring....

IAM 101: Why Identity in the Cloud Must Be Your #1 Security Priority for AWS, Azure, and Google TL;DR Identity is the real cloud perimeter. As businesses move to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, old security assumptions vanish—and identity becomes the #1 target for attackers. This post explains why managing cloud identities (not just passwords!) is the key to surviving in a world of SaaS, hybrid work, and zero trust....

AI + Human-in-the-Loop IAM: Compliance Mapping Guide Introduction This guide maps how AI-driven IAM—with human-in-the-loop—meets the world’s leading security compliance frameworks. Use this as a reference for your governance and audit strategies. SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Key Controls: Change management for financial systems, privileged access approval, audit logs. HiTL Mapping: All privileged access changes require manual sign-off. Maintain full, immutable logs of both automated and human actions. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Key Controls: Controls for PHI, traceability of access, breach notification....

TL;DR AI brings speed, scale, and intelligence to Identity and Access Management (IAM). But real-world breaches, compliance rules, and business complexity prove a critical truth: without a human-in-the-loop (HiTL), automation introduces unacceptable risks. This guide covers how AI is transforming IAM, what can go wrong, real-world incidents, case studies, key compliance requirements (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, and more), and a downloadable mapping document for your security program. 1. Introduction: The New Age of IAM Automation Identity and Access Management (IAM) is now at the crossroads of AI, automation, and Zero Trust....

TL;DR Feeling confident in your organization’s Zero Trust posture? This “Zero Trust Readiness Quiz” leverages the same practical checklist approach I’ve used across enterprises, SMBs, and personal environments to help you gauge where you stand across the seven tenets of Zero Trust defined by NIST SP 800‑207 and CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model. Answer ten quick checklist questions about your asset inventory, least‑privilege policies, continuous monitoring, and more. Score your results to identify gaps and prioritize your next steps....