Identity Management Tools, Processes, and Policies

Identity and access management is an important aspect of information systems security. One of its crucial functions is to help determine who should get access to the system and who should not. An incorrect identification can easily lead to granted access to someone who should not have it or denied access to someone who should have it. Either of these can result in damaging consequences to the organization.

To prepare for this Discussion, explore the functionality of a typical identity and access management application in the interactive media in this unit titled Identity and Access Management.

In 250-350 words, address the following:

Give at least two examples of processes you would incorporate to manage identity and access at the organization that is the subject of your course Project. Give an example of a compliance or security objective that an identity and access management tool could help you achieve, and explain how you would use such a tool to do that. Explain how an identity and access management solution can add value and help meet organizational objectives.