Cloud Architects and Security Engineers
Designing a new cloud security architecture and defining user access levels
Use cases
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The Identity and access management mind map is a technical architecture guide containing 167 nodes that detail the security frameworks used by cloud providers to protect customer data. This template serves as a comprehensive 'Identity and access management cheat sheet' for IT professionals, covering six major domains including Account Types, Directory Synchronization, and Managing Authentication. It specifically outlines how IAM tools manage access control by defining who can perform actions on specific resources, emphasizing the 'principle of least privilege' to ensure users only have essential permissions. The structure provides a deep dive into technical implementations such as SAML-based SSO, LDAP federation, and the hierarchy of Cloud Roles, making it an essential 'Identity and access management template' for designing secure cloud environments.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
IT Auditors and Compliance Officers
Auditing existing IAM policies to ensure compliance with the principle of least privilege
IT Managers and Technical Trainers
Onboarding new IT staff to explain the relationship between LDAP, SSO, and Cloud Roles
How to use this template
Step 1
Import the IAM template
Download and open the .xmind file in Xmind to view the full 167-node security architecture.
Step 2
Map your directory structure
Navigate to the 'Directory Synchronization' branch and replace the LDAP placeholders with your specific server configurations.
Step 3
Define custom cloud roles
Use the 'Custom' roles section to list and bundle the specific API permissions required for your project teams.
Frequently asked questions
This template includes a detailed breakdown of IAM components across 167 nodes. It covers account classification, directory synchronization from LDAP, authentication methods like MFA and SSO, and a deep dive into role-based access control (RBAC) including primitive and custom roles.
The template highlights the 'principle of least privilege' within the Overview branch, explaining how IAM assigns only the essential privileges required for a specific action to minimize security risks and prevent unauthorized resource access.
Yes. The 'Directory Synchronization' and 'Managing Authentication' sections specifically address hybrid environments, detailing how to federate on-premise LDAP servers with cloud identity providers to maintain a single source of truth.
Absolutely. While the template uses standard terminology like 'Owner, Editor, and Viewer', the 'Custom' roles branch provides a framework for you to define specific permissions tailored to your organization's unique cloud service requirements.
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