IAM Architecture

IAM (Identity and Access Management) architecture refers to a framework of policies, technologies, and techniques designed to control identities within an electronic system. It enables administrators to manage who can access digital resources within an organization and the actions they can perform1. Here are few key points:

• Identity Management: Involves managing user identities, authentication, and authorization.
• Access Management: Controls access to protected resources (e.g., systems, databases).
• Authentication Services: Verify user identities.
• Authorization Services: Determine access rights.
• User Directories: Store identity data.
• Access Control Policies: Define rules for resource access.
• Single Sign-On (SSO): Allows seamless access across applications.
• Federation: Enables trust between different systems.
• Security: Protects sensitive data.
• Efficiency: Streamlines user management.
• Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulations.