HCP expands IAM enterprise capabilities by introducing groups

The HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) has introduced a new feature called HCP groups, which offers organizations a centralized role-management interface within the HCP console. This feature enables users to group identities and assign roles and projects to them, making user management faster and more robust. The use of groups allows administrators to bundle user identities as a single unit, receive role assignments, and project associations in a logical and efficient manner. With HCP groups, organizations can enforce regular reviews of roles and their associated permissions, ensuring that users have the necessary access while adhering to security best practices such as the principle of least privilege. The feature represents a significant enhancement to HCP's IAM capabilities, improving security, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.