Access Management - Technology
IAM
(Identity and Access Management)
Managing who someone is digitally and what systems or information they are allowed to access
What's it for?
Makes sure people can prove who they are and only get access to the things they are allowed to use.
For example…
With IAM, a joiner gets an Entra ID account that automatically grants email, Teams and the finance app based on their role
IAM lets a new employee sign in once, receive access to the apps their role needs and lose that access automatically when they leave
Think of it like…
Workplace badge system: the badge proves who you are, and the doors it opens depend on your job