Identification
Identification: The process of asserting a unique identifier, such as a username, to represent an individual, system, or process within a system. It serves as the initial step in the access control process, preceding authentication, which validates the claimed identity. Accurate identification is crucial for protecting resources from unauthorized access.
Identity Access Management (IAM)
Identity Access Management (IAM): A framework of policies and technologies that ensure the right individuals access the right resources at the right times for the right reasons. It involves tools for controlling user access to critical information within an organization, including systems for user identity verification, access rights and levels, and tracking and reporting on […]
Identity as a Service (IDaaS)
Identity as a Service (IDaaS): A cloud-based service that provides identity and access management capabilities, such as authentication and authorization, to organizations. This concept is used by organizations to outsource their identity and access management needs and to benefit from the scalability and flexibility of the cloud. Examples of IDaaS providers include Microsoft Azure Active […]
Identity assertion
Identity assertion: Identity assertion is the process by which a system verifies and confirms a user’s claimed identity during an authentication event. This typically involves checking credentials like passwords, tokens, or biometric data against stored identity information to grant or deny access.
Identity Assurance Levels (IALs)
Identity Assurance Levels (IALs): Levels of assurance used to evaluate the trustworthiness of an individual’s claimed identity. IALs are used in online identity verification processes to determine the level of access an individual should be granted. Examples include IAL1 (lowest level of assurance) and IAL3 (highest level of assurance). IALs also relate to the methods […]
Identity deprovisioning
Identity deprovisioning: The process of revoking access to an individual’s identity and associated resources. It is commonly used in IAM systems to ensure that individuals who are no longer authorized to access certain resources are unable to do so. Examples of identity deprovisioning include disabling a user’s account or deleting a user’s access permissions.