Identity Management (IDM)

Identity Management refers to the processes, policies, and technologies that enable organizations to manage digital identities and control access to resources. This section provides comprehensive documentation on implementing and maintaining enterprise identity management solutions.

Key Components

Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)

Microsoft Identity Manager helps organizations manage the entire lifecycle of user identities and their associated credentials. Our documentation covers:

• MIM Overview
• AD Integration
• Performance Tuning
• Rule Extensions
• SQL Synchronization
• Troubleshooting

Identity Governance

Identity Governance provides organizations with capabilities to ensure that the right users have the right access to the right resources. Learn more about:

• Governance Overview
• Access Certification
• Segregation of Duties
• Role-Based Access Control

Best Practices

• Least Privilege: Grant users only the permissions they need to perform their job functions
• Regular Access Reviews: Implement periodic reviews to ensure access permissions remain appropriate
• Automated Provisioning: Use automated workflows for onboarding, transfers, and offboarding
• Strong Authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication for sensitive systems
• Centralized Identity Store: Maintain a single source of truth for identity data

Integration Scenarios

Identity Management integrates with various enterprise systems:

• Active Directory
• HR Systems
• Cloud Applications
• On-premises Applications
• Third-party Identity Providers

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)
• Azure Active Directory
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
• Single Sign-On (SSO) Solutions

Additional Resources

• Microsoft Identity Documentation
• Identity Governance Framework
• Industry Standards and Regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)