In security and cybersecurity, identity management refers to the procedures, tools, and guidelines companies employ to safeguard and manage digital identities, guaranteeing that people or entities gaining access to their information and systems are duly verified and permitted. The key objective is to establish and maintain user, device, application, and service identities safely and effectively. Identity Management involves several key components:

Authentication: Confirming the legitimacy of individuals or groups trying to access a system. Passwords, smart cards, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) may be used.

Authorization: Determining and granting appropriate access rights and permissions to authenticated individuals or entities. Authorization ensures that users have access only to the resources and data necessary for their roles or tasks.

User Provisioning and De-provisioning: Overseeing the creation, modification, and deletion of user accounts and the corresponding access rights at each stage of the user lifecycle. It aids in keeping current and accurate identity data.

Single Sign-On (SSO): Enabling users to utilize a single set of credentials to access several systems or apps. By eliminating the need for numerous passwords, SSO improves security while streamlining the user experience.

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Assigning access permissions based on predefined roles within an organization. RBAC ensures that users receive appropriate access based on their job responsibilities.

Identity Federation: Enabling users to access resources across multiple systems or organizations using a single set of credentials. Identity federation enhances collaboration and user experience while maintaining security.

Password Management: Implementing policies and tools for secure password practices, including regular updates, complexity requirements, and secure storage.

Audit and Monitoring: Regularly review and monitor user activities and access privileges to detect and respond to suspicious behavior. Auditing helps ensure compliance and identifies potential security incidents.

Identity Governance and Administration (IGA): Managing the processes and technologies that support identity management, including policy enforcement, compliance reporting, and automated workflows.

Ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding confidential information, and avoiding unwanted access all depend on effective identity management. Adopting mobile devices, cloud services, and networked systems at a growing rate by enterprises makes identity management strategies crucial to cybersecurity initiatives. It is fundamental to keeping digital interactions safe and digital identities reliable within an organization's ecosystem.

The ThreatNG all-in-one solution significantly enhances Identity Management by seamlessly integrating External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Digital Risk Protection (DRP), and Security Ratings. Through a comprehensive evaluation of the organization's external digital presence, ThreatNG identifies potential threats and vulnerabilities that could impact identity security. This solution complements existing Identity Management solutions by offering valuable insights into external risks, facilitating a smooth transfer of critical intelligence. For instance, ThreatNG can identify external threats targeting specific user identities, enabling a refined authentication strategy within the existing Identity Management system. Moreover, Security Ratings from ThreatNG contribute to continuous improvement by providing a holistic view of the organization's external identity security posture, aligning seamlessly with existing identity governance and administration efforts to enhance overall identity trustworthiness and regulatory compliance.