Here are the 10 key components of Identity and Access Management (IAM):
- Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) – the process of managing digital identities, including creating, updating, and deleting user accounts and associated privileges.
- Authentication – the process of verifying a user’s identity through a username and password, multifactor authentication, biometrics, or other methods.
- Authorization – the process of granting or denying access to resources based on a user’s identity and associated privileges.
- Access Control – the process of controlling access to resources and enforcing security policies.
- Identity Lifecycle Management – the process of managing a user’s identity throughout their employment or engagement with the organization, from onboarding to termination.
- Privileged Access Management (PAM) – the process of managing access to privileged accounts, which have the ability to access critical systems and data.
- Directory Services – the storage and management of user identities and associated attributes, such as contact information, roles, and access permissions.
- Single Sign-On (SSO) – the process of allowing users to access multiple applications with a single set of login credentials.
- Federation – the process of allowing users to access resources across different security domains or organizations without requiring separate login credentials for each.
- Auditing and Compliance – the process of monitoring and reporting on user activity to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.