Identity Management, what does it solveAgendaIntroductionSecurity IssuesBusiness IssuesBenefits of Identity ManagementFeatures of Identity ManagementIdentity ManagementArchitectureAuthorization/AuthenticationProvisioningAccess ControlAuditingSingle Sign OnFederated IdentityConclusionQ & AIdentity Management,what does it solve By Gautham MudraAgendaIntroductionSecurity and Business IssuesBenefits of Identity ManagementArchitectureFeatures of Identity ManagementConclusionQ & AIntroductionIdentity Management is all about Authorization/ AuthenticationAccess ControlAuditingUser ProvisioningSingle Sign OnSecurity IssuesTypically the users have to remember 15-20 passwords. Consequently they either choose easy to crack passwords or even worse write it down on piece of paper.Each application implements its own security modules which might be weak.Denying access to a user for all the applications when he quits the organization.Distribution of information and access control based on their identity.Business IssuesSome industry analysts estimate that as much as 60 percent of help desk calls arePassword related.Password resets are estimated by analysts to cost between $30 and $60 per call.Delays in workflow processes to enable a new employee work status.Bad user experience through multiple required login.Benefits of Identity ManagementReduce administration, Help desk and technical support costsProvide competitive advantage through enabling automation and streamlining workflow.Improve customer and employee serviceconfidentiality of customers, suppliers, and employeesReduce time taken to enable new employees to get access to required resources within the organizationReduce risk of ex-employees retaining access to organizational resourcesData IntegrityFeatures of Identity ManagementIdentity ManagementArchitectureAuthorization/AuthenticationProvisioningAccess ControlCommercial products offer Role Based Access ControlImplement Multi layer and Multi lateral security models.Access Control based on roles assigned to users.AuditingLogging information for the administratorSmart Auditing systems can implement a simple IDSDetects brute force password attacks.Single Sign On2 CategoriesSingle sign on into all the applications with in the enterpriseFederated IdentityFederated IdentityConclusionIdentity Management is a rapidly evolving market. Its not an off the shelf product but needs lot of customization. Implementation of these solutions is very difficultBut it’s very promising and if rightly implemented will reap lot of security and business benefits.Q &
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