What is IAM RBAC?
IAM (Identity and Access Management) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a method of regulating access to resources in a cloud environment. It ensures that users have the appropriate level of access to perform their job functions, but not more than necessary, which is known as the principle of least privilege.
Key Components of IAM RBAC:
- Users: Individual users who require access to resources.
- Groups: Collections of users with similar access requirements.
- Roles: Predefined sets of permissions that can be assigned to users or groups.
- Policies: Rules that define what actions are allowed or denied for a given role.
How IAM RBAC Works:
- Create a Role: Define a role with the necessary permissions.
- Assign the Role: Assign the role to a user or group.
- Access Resources: The user or group can now access the resources as defined by the role.
Benefits of IAM RBAC:
- Security: Reduces the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive resources.
- Compliance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by ensuring that users have the appropriate level of access.
- Efficiency: Simplifies the process of managing user access to resources.
Example:
Let's say you have a cloud application that requires access to a database and an API. You can create a role called "Database Access" with permissions to access the database and another role called "API Access" with permissions to access the API. You can then assign these roles to users or groups as needed.
More Information
For more information on IAM RBAC, please visit our IAM RBAC Documentation.