IAM Policy - CI/CD Glossary Definition
An IAM policy is a structured document (allow/deny statements over actions, resources, and conditions) attached to a user, group, or role; in CI it defines exactly what a deploy or OIDC role can touch, and is where least-privilege is enforced.
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