Architectural Framework for Enhancement of Data Center Security by Integrating with Identity and Access Management (IAM)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26821/IJSHRE.13.12.2025.131204Keywords:
Data Centre, Security, Access, IAM, Authentication, Authorization, User, DirectoryAbstract
In a world of constantly evolving cyber-crime and cyber threats, incorporating robust Cyber Security measures into the core design and operation of the Data Centre is crucial. IAM system helps to improve Data Centre security by providing a centralized way to control user, application and devices access and by allowing administrators to easily detect and respond to potential security threats encountered. Integrating Identity and Access Management (IAM) in data centers improves security and control over sensitive data and resources. Proposed Architectural framework for integration of an Identity and Access Management (IAM) system with the Data Center’s security yield advantages such as improved security, enhanced compliance, increased efficiency, increasing transparency, enabling scalability and better visibility and control on Security aspects of Data center and enhance cyber security.
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