In today's digital landscape, where data breaches and security threats are a constant concern, ensuring least privilege access is of utmost importance for companies operating in the cloud. Granting the principle of least privilege to employees helps minimize the risk of unauthorized access, accidental misuse, and insider threats. However, achieving and maintaining least privilege access can be challenging, often resulting in manual processes, delays, and potential security gaps.

Selecting an identity management solution is a critically important decision for any software organization. Identity management is a foundational component of good cloud security and can either be an enabler for scalability or a huge technical debt sink. Many organizations start with AWS by quickly throwing together their IAM infrastructure: some users, a few roles, and some policies.

The concept of privileged access management (PAM) has evolved over time, starting with the idea of role-based access control (RBAC) where permissions are assigned based on job roles. However, organizations soon realized that defining concrete roles for individuals was challenging due to the flexible and evolving nature of businesses. This led to the need for automating the access request process and empowering employees to self-serve and elevate their access based on their needs.

CEO and Co-Founder of Entitle, Ron Nissim recently had the opportunity to be a guest speaker on the renowned podcast, "Identity at the Center." Hosted by industry experts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman, this informative podcast focuses on identity security within the context of identity and access management (IAM). With their extensive experience in the field, Jim and Jeff bring listeners insightful conversations, industry news, and interviews with key figures from the identity management industry.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) plays a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of organizational systems and data. The traditional approach to access management, known as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), has faced challenges in keeping up with the dynamic nature of modern organizations. As businesses evolve and employees require timely access to resources, it becomes crucial to rethink access management strategies.