Term · 1. Core IAM
Identity Governance and Administration IGA
Definition
Gartner-defined category combining identity governance (policies, access reviews, compliance) with administration (provisioning, account lifecycle, role management). Core functions: connect to source systems (HR, AD, cloud, SaaS), automate joiner-mover-leaver workflows, run access certifications, detect/remediate SoD violations, generate compliance reports.
- Application
- MidPoint: Identity governance and administration (IGA) si a subfield of identity and access management (IAM) dealing with management and governance of identity-related information.
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