Identity and access management (IAM) refers to the set of processes, policies and systems enabling the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times for authorized purposes across IT environments.

How IAM Relates to Managed IT:

– Centralizes digital identity lifecycle including user provisioning/deprovisioning and entitlement management.
– Enables single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
– MSPs deliver IAM-as-a-service pairing technologies with access governance best practices and support.

Example:

A school system depends on its MSP to institute role-based access controls across student record databases, eLearning apps and faculty tools based on policy-driven identity management.

Key Takeaways:

– Governs user access through permissions tied to centralized directories.
– Helps secure environments while improving productivity.
– WPG provides technology deployment and access oversight across industries needing to secure data.