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Identity Management
Identity Management is a system that allows organizations to manage digital identities for people and devices, controlling who can access specific resources like computer systems, applications, and networks.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Identity Management (IdM) encompasses the processes, policies, and technologies for provisioning, authenticating, and authorizing user identities and their access privileges across an organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring secure access control to systems and applications.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
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- IdM
- Identity and Access Management
- IAM
- User Management
- Digital Identity Management
USAGE NOTE
In cybersecurity, robust Identity Management is crucial for enforcing the principle of least privilege and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive defense systems and data.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Identity Management.
Develops a comprehensive suite of identity solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), which provides cloud-based identity and access management for workforce and external users, widely adopted by government and defense organizations for secure access and identity governance.
A leading independent provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions, offering single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and lifecycle management for both workforce and customer identities, serving various industries including those with defense contracts.
Specializes in identity governance solutions, providing visibility into 'who has access to what' and automating access controls, crucial for compliance, risk reduction, and operational efficiency within highly regulated sectors like defense.
A leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM), focusing on securing and managing privileged accounts and credentials to protect against advanced cyber threats, a critical component of identity security for defense and critical infrastructure.
Provides advanced digital identity and security solutions, including identity and access management, data encryption, and robust authentication for government, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors globally.
A global leader in Augmented Identity, developing secure biometric and digital identity solutions for civil identity, public security, financial services, and telecommunications, widely used by government and defense agencies for secure access and identity verification.
Offers a broad portfolio of identity, authentication, and data protection solutions, including strong authentication, identity management, and secure digital certificates, serving government and defense customers with high-assurance security needs.
Delivers enterprise-grade identity solutions for secure access to applications and APIs, including single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and directory services, often utilized by large organizations and government entities.