An Introduction to Identity and Access Management

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Identity Management:

Identity Management (IdM) refers to the processes, policies, and technologies used to create, maintain, and manage the lifecycle of user identities within an organization. It involves handling how individuals (or entities) are identified, authenticated, and authorized to access resources like applications, systems, or networks. The main goal of identity management is to ensure that only the right people have the right access to the right resources, at the right time.

Key Functions of Identity Management:

  1. User Provisioning: Creating and managing user accounts and profiles, including assigning roles and permissions.
  2. User De-provisioning: Removing access rights and disabling accounts when users leave or no longer need access.
  3. Password Management: Enabling secure password policies, self-service password resets, and enforcing strong authentication methods.
  4. Access Control: Managing who can access what resources, often by assigning roles and permissions to users.
  5. User Lifecycle Management: Handling the entire life cycle of a user’s account, from creation to deletion, ensuring security and compliance.

Access Management (AM):

Access Management (AM) refers to the processes and technologies used to control and manage who can access specific resources, applications, or systems within an organization. The primary goal is to ensure that only authorized users or systems have access to the right resources, at the right time, and in the right context, while preventing unauthorized access.

Access management typically involves authentication (verifying identity) and authorization (granting permission) to ensure users can only perform actions or access data they are permitted to.

Key Functions of Access Management:

  1. Authentication: Verifying the identity of users before granting access (e.g., through passwords, biometrics, or multi-factor authentication).
  2. Authorization: Determining what a user or system is allowed to do once authenticated (e.g., what files they can access, or which actions they can perform).
  3. Single Sign-On (SSO): Allowing users to log in once and gain access to multiple applications without needing to re-enter credentials.
  4. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enhancing security by requiring additional verification (e.g., a code sent to a mobile device or biometric scan) in addition to a password.
  5. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Assigning users access based on their role in the organization (e.g., admins, managers, employees).
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