Identity and Access Management

Chapter 17

IAM Product Selection

Paul J. Sussex

Identity and access management (IAM) product selection is an important aspect of enabling an IAM capability, service, or an end-to-end IAM strategy to solve a business problem. However, IAM technology products and tools should be the last element of consideration in an IAM initiative rather than the first. All too often, companies look to a particular technology or tool to solve an IAM problem rather than defining IAM processes, policies, and overall requirements. Solving complex business and security challenges with only a technology-based solution is analogous to building a skyscraper without involving an architect. The result is a costly and often a disastrous outcome. This chapter provides ...