Can you explain what is meant by the term IAM in the context of information security?

IAM (Identity and Access Management) is a system and a set of processes that ensure the management of digital user identities and access control to resources in information systems.

Main tasks of IAM:

• Authentication: verifying the user's identity (e.g., entering login and password).
• Authorization: determining the user's access rights to resources.
• Managing accounts and roles.
• Ensuring security and compliance with policies.

Example: in a company, an IAM system guarantees that only accounting department employees can access financial reports, and others cannot.