Infosec glossary entry

CIEM

CIEM:
Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management

Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) refers to the processes and technologies used to manage user access and permissions within cloud environments. CIEM helps organizations enforce security policies, monitor user activity, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. By effectively managing entitlements, organizations can mitigate the risks associated with unauthorized access and enhance their overall cloud security posture.


is a type of automated cloud security solution that mitigates the risk of data breaches in public cloud environments. CIEMs prevent excessive entitlements by continuously monitoring the permissions and activity of entities to ensure they’re operating within appropriate access controls. An effective CIEM solution provides comprehensive reporting to help streamline access management, strengthen cloud security posture, and minimize DevOps disruption.
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By jean-christoph

August 21, 2023

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