Summary

In this chapter, you learned about the intricate processes, policies, and technologies that have been designed to ensure the appropriate access of resources to individuals or systems within an organization.

You delved into IDM, concentrating on the creation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of digital identities. The chapter discussed key components of IDM, including user provisioning and password management, to underscore the importance of a well-organized and controlled identity ecosystem. It also emphasized the critical role of IDM in uniquely identifying and authenticating individuals, devices, or systems, thus establishing a secure foundation for AM.

Collaborating seamlessly with IDM, AM has emerged as the guardian of authenticated access rights. Through the definition of access control policies and resource permissions and the implementation of SSO, AM ensures that the principle of least privilege is upheld. The discussion on provisioning and deprovisioning...