Mastering the Skies: Top Five Dimensions in Navigating Cloud Computing Identity and Access Management

IAM Dimension: De-provisioning

Now, while access provision is critical, what’s equally important is de-provisioning - the process of revoking access rights when they're no longer needed. This is often overlooked in the hustle of developing and implementing IAM systems.

When an employee leaves a company or changes roles, their access needs to be redefined or revoked to prevent unauthorized access in the future. This has to be executed with precision in the cloud, since the digital footprint of that identity gets spread across multiple servers. Therefore, de-provisioning forms a crucial IAM dimension.

The complexity and opportunities in navigating cloud IAM are rich and varied. Organisations venturing into cloud computing need to thoroughly understand these dimensions and plan their IAM policies accordingly. The ultimate goal should be to achieve a balance between secure access and agility.