This ebook explains why identity and access management has become the foundation of modern cyber risk management as organizations shift to cloud, remote work, and highly distributed environments. It argues that identity is now the primary attack surface and that effective IAM connects identities, data, and systems to enforce least privilege while enabling secure access at the right time. The ebook outlines how IAM aligns with the NIST cybersecurity framework by supporting identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery, and how cloud-era IAM must emphasize automation, visibility, scalability, integration, and flexibility. It highlights the role of IAM in Zero Trust architectures, reducing breach risk, improving compliance, enhancing productivity, and lowering cyber insurance

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