Identity and Access Management (IAM)

IAM systems identify, authenticate, and authorize individuals or groups to access databases, applications, systems, or networks based on their roles and privileges in the organization.

Stages of IAM

Identification. The system recognizes the user.

Authentication.Confirms the user’s identity using credentials: passwords, biometrics, or security tokens.

Authorization. After successful authentication, the system determines how much access the user should be granted and what operations he or she is allowed to perform.

Benefits of IAM

Enhanced security. IAM prevents data leakage by granting access only to authorized persons.

Regulatory compliance. IAM controls user access and provides reports on user activity and resource utilization.

Optimized User Experience. IAM provides a single set of credentials for accessing multiple systems.

IAM application areas

Organizations.IAM is used to protect sensitive data and meet the regulatory requirements they have for IS.

Healthcare. IAM ensures that only authorized personnel have access to patient records, which helps maintain medical confidentiality. Healthcare.

Education. IAM protects sensitive student data and provides secure access to digital resources. Education.