Also known as: IAM
IAM, or Identity and Access Management permissions, are granular access controls that define which principals may perform which actions on which resources. They are commonly assigned through roles to users, groups, service accounts, or applications to enforce least-privilege access.
Identity and Access Management (IAM) permissions are specific granular capabilities that define who can do what on which Google Cloud resources. They are assigned to principals (like users, groups, or service accounts) through roles, allowing precise control over access to services and data within a Google Cloud project or organization. For more information, see Access control with IAM.