Risk assessment in IAM focuses on identifying potential threats, vulnerabilities, and the impact they could have on the organization. It helps prioritize security measures based on the risks to data and system access.
Ensuring compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR involves protecting user data through encryption. This secures sensitive information both when it is stored and when it is transmitted over networks, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
The Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) ensures that users are granted only the minimum access required to perform their job functions, which reduces the risk of over-privileged access and limits the potential damage from compromised accounts.
Security audits typically involve reviewing logs of access activities to ensure compliance with IAM policies. Auditors assess whether users are granted access according to their roles, and check for any unauthorized access attempts.
Threat analysis in IAM involves identifying potential threats, such as cyber-attacks or internal risks, that could compromise systems and sensitive data. This analysis helps the organization take proactive steps to mitigate those risks through security measures and policies.
