Google Cloud IAM
Securely control access to your Google Cloud resources.
Overview
Google Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a web service that helps you securely control access to GCP resources. It allows you to manage who is authenticated (signed in) and authorized (has permissions) to use resources, enabling organizations to grant granular access and enforce the principle of least privilege.
✨ Key Features
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Predefined and custom roles
- IAM policies attached to resources
- Service accounts for non-human users
- Audit logging of access changes
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enforcement
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Hierarchical policy inheritance (Organization > Folder > Project > Resource)
- Powerful custom role creation
- Strong integration with other Google services
Unique Value: Provides a unified and consistent system for managing permissions across all Google Cloud services, enabling granular control and robust security.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Fine-grained access control for all resources within a GCP organization.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing identities outside of Google Cloud (better suited for IdPs like Okta or Azure AD)
🏆 Alternatives
The resource hierarchy model allows for efficient policy inheritance and management at scale, which can be more straightforward than some competitor models.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by Google Cloud Support plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: IAM is a free service for all Google Cloud customers.
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