Identity Access Management IAM Made Simple: From Authentication to Zero Trust

di Willy Danenenberg (Autore)

Willy Danenenberg, 2026

Managing digital identities doesn't need to be complex. Digital Identity (IAM) Made Simple breaks down Identity and Access Management (IAM) into clear concepts, practical steps, and real-world examples. Whether you're an IT professional, security engineer, compliance officer, or business leader, this book simplifies IAM so you can secure access effectively. This guide covers the essentials of IAM, including authentication, authorization, role-based access control, and identity governance. You'll learn how to design IAM frameworks, implement single sign-on, and ensure compliance with regulations like ISO 27001, GDPR and DORA. Each chapter provides actionable strategies to manage identities and reduce security risks. As part of the Essentials Made Simple series, this book equips professionals with a clear understanding of IAM practices. Whether you're building an IAM program or optimizing existing systems, Digital Identity (IAM) Made Simple empowers you to secure access with confidence. What Readers Say "This book finally explains Identity Access Management in a way that connects architecture, governance, and real operational risk. It does not reduce IAM to tools or buzzwords. It explains why identity is the foundation of digital trust." "What I appreciated most is that the book does not treat IAM as an IT configuration exercise. It treats it as accountability. By the end, it was clear how identity decisions affect security, compliance, and operational resilience at board level." "After reading this, IAM no longer felt like a technical silo. It felt like a control framework that connects HR, security, cloud, APIs, certificates, and even factories. That perspective shift alone is powerful." "This is not a checklist-based security guide. It builds understanding progressively. Authentication, authorization, lifecycle, privileged access, Zero Trust, regulatory alignment - everything connects logically. " "The sections on machine identities and API governance were particularly strong. Many organizations underestimate these risks. This book explains them clearly without exaggeration." "I have read many IAM books that focus on products. This one focuses on principles. That makes it more durable and more valuable." "What sets this book apart is realism. It understands how organizations function - the friction between departments, the pressure to deliver projects, the difficulty of enforcing least privilege. The guidance feels credible because it reflects those realities." "The explanation of DORA, GDPR, and operational resilience in relation to IAM is exceptionally well handled. It shows how compliance becomes a byproduct of structured identity governance."

• Autore: Willy Danenenberg
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Willy Danenenberg
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798903335084