Rrathsarainrr-cyber.hashnode.dev·3d ago · 15 min readIdentity Foundations: Everything Before OAuthBefore any protocol makes sense on its own terms, a few things underneath it need to be settled first: what authentication and authorization actually are as distinct concepts, how identity gets carrie00
Rrathsarainrr-cyber.hashnode.dev·4d ago · 9 min readIdentity Was the Gap I Did Not Know I HadI had worked across cloud security engineering, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and application security. I had reviewed IAM configurations across multiple cloud platforms, flagged over00
BBalajiinbalajidevops.hashnode.dev·Oct 8, 2025 · 5 min read🔐 AWS RBAC vs ABAC: Understanding the Key Difference (with Real-Time Examples)When it comes to securing resources and managing access in AWS, two major access control models often come into play — Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). While both help enforce “who can do what” within AWS, t...00
FBFarooq Buttinsecurewithfarooq.hashnode.dev·Aug 18, 2025 · 4 min readUnderstanding IAM Roles: The Dual Nature of AWS Identity and Access ManagementWhen studying AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), one concept that often trips up both beginners and experienced practitioners is the dual nature of IAM roles. A recent discussion I had with my mentor highlighted a common point of confusion: Ar...00
ABArindam Baidyainiam-aws.hashnode.dev·Aug 10, 2025 · 43 min read1. Introduction to AWS Identity and Access ManagementAWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) are responsible for securing cloud access, or manage permissions for your organization’s users and applications. Why AWS IAM Matters AWS IAM is the foundational service for controlling secure access to AWS res...00
BRbalguri ravi tejainiamuseraws.hashnode.dev·Jul 4, 2025 · 2 min readUnderstanding AWS IAM UsersHey guys! 👋 Today I learned something really neat about AWS, specifically how it orchestrates users and access management. If you've ever wondered how companies keep their cloud stuff nice and secure and orderly, this is where AWS IAM (Identity and ...00
OSOshaba Samsonindevsecops-blog.hashnode.dev·May 16, 2025 · 2 min readMastering IAM in AWS: Creating Users and Roles Step-by-StepAn IAM Role (Identity and Access Management Role) in AWS is a secure way to grant temporary access to AWS services and resources without needing to share long-term credentials (like IAM user access keys). In this tutorial we will look at how to creat...00
SMsatyam mishrainaws-day-0.hashnode.dev·May 15, 2025 · 2 min readDay 8: AWS IAMCreating IAM Users and Custom Policies – Sharing Access, Safely After spending a couple of days experimenting with IAM roles for EC2, I figured it’s time to look at IAM Users — actual human logins for AWS. Today was all about giving access without gi...00
SVseenivasan Vinthe-role-of-a-data-engineer-iabac.hashnode.dev·Apr 26, 2025 · 5 min readWhat is Identity and Access Management? | IIFISIdentity and Access Management (IAM) is an important part of protecting data and systems in the modern digital environment. We use applications, websites, and services to log in every day. It works behind the scenes to ensure that the appropriate ind...00
EAEneojo Attah-Olottahineneojo.hashnode.dev·Apr 1, 2025 · 5 min readCloud Security with AWS IAM: A Step-by-Step GuideImagine you just started working on a team managing an AWS environment. Your first task? Granting access to new team members without giving them complete control over the infrastructure. How do you ensure that everyone gets the right level of access ...00
