
AWS IAM: Identity and Access Management for Cloud Security and Compliance
In the early days of cloud computing, managing access was both complex and risky. Hard-coded credentials and simple authentication systems couldn’t keep up with the growing demands of cloud environments. These outdated practices left organizations vulnerable to security breaches. Recognizing the need for a more secure and manageable approach, the cloud industry moved toward developing a more sophisticated, centralized solution. This led to the creation of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) in 2011.