Identity and Access Management in Cloud Security - IAM Controls and Best Practices

Learn about Identity and Access Management (IAM) fundamentals in cloud security through a 19-minute presentation that explores sixteen control specifications designed for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and Cloud Service Customers (CSCs). Discover essential security practices including least privilege principles, duty segregation, multi-factor authentication, and role/attribute-based access controls. Examine the Shared Security Responsibility Model (SSRM) and understand how CSPs and CSCs collaborate to secure cloud environments - from the provider's responsibility in offering robust identity and access mechanisms to the customer's role in managing user access lifecycles and monitoring activities. Gain insights from industry experts Gaurav Gupta, Deputy CISO at Lord Abbett & Co, and Michael O. Bayere, Principal Officer at CSA Assurance, LLC, as they detail the critical aspects of implementing effective IAM controls to protect cloud resources and data.