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Google Cloud IAM

Google Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a service that controls access to Google Cloud resources based on policies and roles. IAM allows administrators to define and manage permissions for users, groups, and service accounts, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access and interact with resources. It provides granular control over permissions, enabling the enforcement of least privilege access principles. IAM integrates with other Google Cloud services and supports role-based access control (RBAC), auditing, and policy management, making it a crucial component for securing cloud environments and managing user access.