Radware identifies four main Identity and Access Management (IAM) challenges in the public cloud linked to its inherently dynamic and remote nature. First, excessive permissions are granted without business need, expanding the attack surface. Second, misconfigurations of cloud environments and IAM policies increase vulnerabilities. Third, public exposure of assets often occurs without adequate security controls. Finally, there is the risk of malicious access by unauthorized third parties exploiting standardized remote access methods. Securing permissions and IAM is critical as 70% of production applications now run in public clouds, making permissions effectively equal to the threat surface.

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