Identity and Access Management (IAM) defines user identities and permissions. It encompasses the provisioning and de-provisioning of identities, securing and individual authentication, and the authorization to access resources and perform specific actions. Its core objective is to develop one digital identity per individual or item.
These systems are designed to perform three essential tasks:
It means that only the right person has access to the organization’s assets and environment.
Core Components to develop a robust system:
The two essential tasks:
While these system implementations will start by auditing an organization’s needs (defining roles, access requirements, etc.) and creating a policy, many different Identity and Access Management solutions can help you execute these programs. Any system you select should meet the use cases for your environment.
Also, prioritize identity management and IAM administration tools, as they simplify those highly automated workflows. Check that they seamlessly integrate with other systems and security technologies. This way, you can improve your business operations and close the security gaps of your working environment.
Author,
Sobiya Munshi,
Associate Security Consultant
Audit and Compliance Team,
Varutra Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
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