Identity and Access Management (IAM)
is a framework of policies, technologies, and processes that organizations use to manage digital identities and control access to information resources.
IAM solutions can help organizations to:
- Improve security by controlling access to sensitive data and systems
- Enhance compliance by ensuring that only authorized individuals can access certain information
- Increase efficiency by automating identity and access management tasks
IAM covers a wide range of topics related to managing digital identities and access privileges for users within an organization.
Identity Management
The management of user identities, roles, and attributes across various systems and applications.
Access Management
The management of user access privileges to different resources based on their roles and responsibilities.
Authentication and Authorization
The process of verifying the identity of users and granting them access to resources based on their roles and permissions.
Password Management
The process of managing user passwords, including password policies, password resets, and password synchronization.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
The process of enabling users to log in to multiple systems and applications using a single set of credentials.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA
The process of using multiple forms of authentication to verify the identity of users, such as a combination of a password and a biometric factor.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
The process of ensuring that IAM policies and procedures comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Resources to get started:
More resources
- Identity Management Institute (https://www.identitymanagementinstitute.org): A professional association dedicated to advancing the field of identity management through education, certification, and research.
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (https: www.nist.gov cyberframework): A framework that provides guidelines for managing cybersecurity risks, including IAM.< li>
- SANS Institute (https: www.sans.org< a>): A training and certification organization that offers courses on various cybersecurity topics, including IAM.< li>
- IAM Online (https://www.iam-online.com/): A community-driven website that provides news, resources, and best practices related to IAM.
- Cloud Security Alliance (https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/): A non-profit organization that provides guidance and best practices for securing cloud environments, including IAM.