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IAM
IAM, or Identity and Access Management, is a cybersecurity system that helps organizations ensure only authorized individuals can access specific resources, applications, or data. It manages user identities and controls their permissions.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a cybersecurity framework comprising policies, processes, and technologies for managing digital identities and controlling access to enterprise resources across diverse IT environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, enforcing principles like least privilege and Zero Trust.
BACKGROUND
Optiv Security, Inc. ("Optiv") is a privately owned information security services and security technology reseller company based in Denver, Colorado. Optiv is a solutions integrator that delivers end-to-end cybersecurity services globally.
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- Identity Management
- Access Management
- IdM
- I&AM
- Identity Governance
- Access Control
USAGE NOTE
IAM is foundational for maintaining a strong security posture, achieving regulatory compliance, and streamlining user provisioning in modern enterprise IT landscapes.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to IAM.
Okta is a leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise, offering cloud-based identity and access management solutions for workforce and customer identities, enabling secure access to applications and devices.
Microsoft provides a comprehensive suite of identity and access management solutions, most notably Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), which offers secure identity services for applications, devices, and users across hybrid environments.
SailPoint specializes in enterprise identity governance, providing solutions that help organizations manage and secure digital identities, govern access to critical systems, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
CyberArk is a global leader in privileged access management (PAM), offering a comprehensive platform to secure and manage identities and access for humans and machines, critical for protecting an organization's most sensitive assets.
Ping Identity delivers intelligent identity solutions for the enterprise, including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), access security, directory, and API security, enabling secure digital experiences.
ForgeRock provides a comprehensive digital identity platform that offers solutions for workforce, customer, and IoT identity and access management, enabling organizations to secure and manage identities across various environments.
AWS provides AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), a web service that helps you securely control access to AWS resources. It enables you to manage users, groups, and permissions within the AWS ecosystem.
Google Cloud offers Google Cloud Identity, a cloud-based Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solution that provides identity, access, application, and device management for Google Cloud and third-party applications.