Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Definition
The framework of policies and technologies ensuring the right individuals access the right resources at the right times for the right reasons.
Overview
Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls who can access what systems and data within an organization. IAM includes identity lifecycle management (joiner-mover-leaver processes), authentication, authorization, and access governance. Automated IAM ensures employees get appropriate access on day one and have it revoked upon departure. Key components include single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access control.
Why It Matters
IAM failures are the leading cause of enterprise security breaches. Orphaned accounts from departed employees, excessive permissions from role changes, and delayed access for new hires all create security vulnerabilities and productivity losses that compound over time.
How New Odyssey Helps
New Odyssey integrates IAM with HR and IT systems to automate the entire identity lifecycle, ensuring access is provisioned instantly on hire, adjusted with role changes, and revoked completely on departure.
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- Employee Onboarding AutomationStreamline new hire onboarding with AI-powered workflows. From offer acceptance to day one, automate every step.
- Automated Employee ProvisioningAutomatically provision new employees across all systems on day one with zero manual IT intervention.
- Automated OffboardingEnsure complete and secure offboarding with automated access revocation, asset recovery, and compliance documentation.
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