Identity Management Insights

What is Identity Management?

Identity Management (IdM) is a framework of policies and technologies used to ensure that the right users have the appropriate access to technology resources. It manages digital identities and controls access to systems, applications, and data, ensuring security and compliance. Common uses include user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and access governance.

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What other technologies are related to Identity Management?

Identity Management Competitor Technologies

Access Management

Access management (AM) is the discipline that is closely associated with Identity Management. Some features are very similar.

mentioned alongside Identity Management in 10% (274) of relevant job posts

Identity Management Complementary Technologies

Mainframe security

Securing access to mainframe systems is a specific area that Identity Management solutions often need to integrate with to provide centralized control and governance.

mentioned alongside Identity Management in 65% (187) of relevant job posts

Database Activity Monitoring

While not directly related to identity, monitoring database access is an important security control, that is complementary to Identity Management for a holistic security strategy.

mentioned alongside Identity Management in 34% (221) of relevant job posts

Identity Gateway

Acts as a central point of authentication and authorization, controlling access to applications and services. Identity Management often leverages Identity Gateways for enhanced security and single sign-on capabilities.

mentioned alongside Identity Management in 60% (76) of relevant job posts