AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management)

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a service that helps manage who can access your AWS resources and what they can do with them. Think of it as a security system for a building: IAM allows you to create user accounts, assign permissions, and control access just like giving keys to specific rooms. This ensures that only authorized individuals can view or modify your data and applications, providing a layered approach to security. IAM helps organizations protect sensitive information while enabling collaboration and efficient resource management in the cloud.