# IAM Fundamentals

> Master the core concepts of Identity and Access Management, including users, roles, policies, and the Principle of Least Privilege to secure cloud access.

Canonical: https://codelivly.com/rooms/iam-fundamentals
Last updated: 2026-09-23

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| Level | Beginner |
| Category | Cloud Security |
| Lessons | 3 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 100 |

This foundational module introduces the critical discipline of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in the cloud. You will learn the core components of IAM, including users, groups, roles, and policies, and understand how they interact to control access to cloud resources. The curriculum covers the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP), the vital distinction between authentication and authorization, and the severe dangers of overly permissive identities. By mastering these fundamentals, you will build the necessary expertise to design secure, scalable, and compliant access controls for any cloud environment.

## Lessons

1. What Is Cloud IAM and Why Does It Matter (30 min)
2. Users, Roles, Groups and Policies (30 min)
3. Guided Lab: Building a Least-Privilege IAM Policy (30 min)

## Related

- [Learning path: Cloud Identity and Access Management](https://codelivly.com/learning-paths/cloud-identity-and-access-management)
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