Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the system that enables people to have access to and use your systems. IAM ensures that only legitimate parties have the right access to the right resource at the right time. Every application and system will have some kind of IAM functionality. It’s a core enabler of most technologies, enhancing security, and facilitating efficient compliant operations. Simplified; IAM is like a digital bouncer at a club, checking IDs (authentication) and ensuring only authorized guests get in, based on their permissions. 

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