The XZ Utils backdoor incident highlights the importance of robust IAM. Effective IAM practices—such as MFA, strict access controls, and vigilant monitoring—could have prevented this breach and strengthened software security.
AI's hype overshadows its limitations and ethical concerns. In Identity and Access Management, AI boosts security but risks bias, needing careful oversight.
Identity management is expensive due to the complexity of IT environments, regulatory compliance, security needs, staffing costs, technology investments, customization, and change management.
