AWS IAM vs. AWS SSO: Choosing the Right Tool for Cloud Access Management

In today’s cloud-first world, secure and efficient access management is not just a convenience—it’s a necessity. As AWS continues to power a vast array of applications and services, organizations increasingly rely on robust identity and access management (IAM) solutions to keep their environments secure. Among the diverse set of tools provided by AWS, two standout solutions are AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS Single Sign-On (SSO). In this article, we’ll delve into what each service offers, compare their core functionalities, and help you understand when to use one over the other.