Why IAM Matters: Benefits, Challenges, and Common Pitfalls

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This article explains why identity and access management matters for security, compliance, and operational efficiency. It breaks down IAM into core functions such as lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, and access governance. It also outlines key capabilities like SSO, MFA, RBAC, PAM, and access certification, along with the main benefits and implementation challenges. The article emphasizes that strong IAM reduces dormant accounts, improves audit readiness, and lowers help desk workload, but it also requires integration work, training, and upfront investment.

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