IAM
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Identity and access management |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Technology & Computing, Organizations & Companies |
IAM has two meanings. It stands for Identity and access management (cybersecurity) or International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (professional association and labor union).
Meanings of IAM at a glance
| # | IAM stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identity and access management | Technology & Computing › Cybersecurity |
| 2 | International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers | Organizations & Companies › Professional Association and Labor Union |
1. Identity and access management
Technology & Computing · Cybersecurity Abbreviations
The policies, processes and technologies that control who can access which systems and data, covering accounts, authentication, roles, permissions and the joiner-mover-leaver lifecycle. In AWS and Google Cloud, IAM is also the service that manages users, roles and policies.
Example: The audit found 40 IAM users with admin rights who hadn't logged in for a year.
Core principles include least privilege and regular access reviews. Identity has become the main security perimeter in cloud environments, so misconfigured IAM policies are a leading cause of breaches. Vendors include Okta, Microsoft Entra and Ping Identity. Related areas are privileged access management and identity governance.
2. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Organizations & Companies · Professional Association and Labor Union Abbreviations
Union covering workers in aerospace, airlines, railroads, manufacturing, automotive service and government in North America, including tens of thousands of Boeing employees.
Example: IAM members at Boeing ended their seven-week strike after approving a 38 percent raise.
Founded in 1888 by railroad machinists in Atlanta, it has represented Boeing's factory workers for decades. Its 2024 strike at Boeing's Seattle-area plants lasted 53 days. In information security, IAM means identity and access management.
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