Identity access management (IAM) is a critical requirement for effective cloud computing, regardless of the type of cloud model involved (e.g., SaaS, IaaS or PaaS). As more and more IT services are moved to the cloud, determining who has access to which cloud service is vital to ensuring privacy and security, as well as the overall performance of the cloud model. It also can be complex, especially when multiple cloud models delivering multiple cloud services are involved.

Cloud IAM services benefit both the cloud service provider and the cloud tenant alike. They are an essential value driver for each. For example, for the provider, IAM increases productivity and the level of manageability within the cloud, as well as security and compliance. Read more here…