Tools and Technology Cluster

IAM

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Core BoK™ Definition

Identity and Access Management (IAM) refers to the policies, processes, and technologies used to manage identities, authentication, authorization, and access lifecycle.

Plain-Language Meaning

IAM determines who can access what, under what conditions, and for how long.

Why it Matters for Insider Risk Exposure

1

Defines a tool category without implying that tooling alone manages insider risk.

2

Helps readers understand where signals or controls may support exposure management.

3

Creates comparison opportunities and internal links to the Tools hub.

Real-World Scenarios / Examples

  • provisioning
  • deprovisioning
  • MFA
  • conditional access

Common Mistakes / Misconceptions

  • Positioning a tool category as a complete program.
  • Publishing proprietary integration or scoring methods.
  • Ignoring governance, privacy, and legal review.

Insider Risk Capability Framework™ (IRCF™) Alignment

Strong alignment with IAM, Governance, and Data Protection.

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