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IAM isn’t security by default. Learn how common IAM anti-patterns create false confidence, enable breaches, and how to fix them before it’s too late.
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IAM often creates a false sense of security. Hidden anti-patterns like excessive privileges, shared identities, and stale credentials silently grow, increasing breach risk unless continuously monitored and governed.