Identity and Access Management

Identity and Access Management (IAM) combines processes, technologies, and policies to manage digital identities and specify how they are used to access resources. IAM initiatives tend to be more complex than the majority of IT projects, simply because of the number and diversity of identity stores, protocols, encryption mechanisms, policies, and governing bodies that need to work together. A comprehensive strategy can significantly reduce the effort required to manage digital identities in a large network by implementing standards, reducing the number of identity stores, establishing trust, delegating administration, and improving the user sign on experience while strengthening security.

IdentIT Inc.'s IAM solutions all utilize one or more of the following technologies:

• Microsoft Active Directory directory service
• Microsoft Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM)
• Microsoft Identity Integration Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (MIIS 2003)
• Microsoft Passport
• Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
• Microsoft Windows Authorization Manager
• Microsoft Windows Credential Manager
• Kerberos version 5 authentication protocol
• Public key infrastructure (PKI) and x.509 certificates
• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
• Transport Layer Security (TLS)
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)