AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a foundational web service provided by Amazon Web Services that enables administrators to securely control access to AWS resources. It provides the framework for authenticating and authorizing users, groups, and roles to perform specific actions across the AWS ecosystem.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 95/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Cloud Computing
Part of: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 2010
Headquarters: Seattle, WA