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IAM Security
Identity and Access Management for secure resource access
Intent & Description
IAM (Identity and Access Management) is Google Cloud’s centralized security framework for controlling access to resources. It uses a unified model with roles, permissions, and policies to enforce the principle of least privilege. Includes features like service accounts, policy bindings, and integration with external identity providers.
Real-world Use Case
Use when securing access to GCP resources, implementing compliance requirements, or managing team permissions across projects.
Source
Advantages
- Centralized access control
- Fine-grained permissions
- Integration with enterprise identity
- Audit logging and compliance
Disadvantages
- Complex permission modeling
- Requires careful planning
- Permission hierarchy complexity
- Potential for over-permissive policies