Identity and access management

Identity and access management (IAM or IdAM) or Identity management (IdM) is a framework of policies and technologies to ensure that the right users (that are part of the ecosystem connected to or within an enterprise) have the appropriate access to technology resources. IAM systems fall under the overarching umbrellas of IT security and data management. Identity and access management systems not only identify, authenticate, and control access for individuals who will be utilizing IT resources but also the hardware and applications employees need to access.

Extends: [Identity management](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Identity management), [Computer security procedures](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Computer security procedures)