identity access management
/aɪˈden.tɪ.ti ˈæk.ses ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/ IELTSAcademic
noun
the work of controlling who can use computer systems, apps, and data, based on each person's identity. It includes creating user accounts, checking logins, and setting permissions.
- Identity access management protects company data.
- We need better identity access management for remote workers.
- The team updated identity access management after the audit.
Adinary Nuance
Identity access management is broader than simple login security. It covers the full process of identifying users, giving access, changing permissions, and removing access when needed. People often shorten it to IAM in business and IT.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- quản lý truy cập danh tính
- Spanish
- gestión de acceso e identidad
- Chinese
- 身份访问管理
- Japanese
- ID・アクセス管理
- Korean
- ID 및 접근 관리
Etymology
This phrase grew in modern business and IT English in the late 20th century. It combines identity, access, and management to name a security function.
Common phrases
identity access management systemIAM policyIAM toolsIAM solution
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is identity access management the same as login security?
- No. Login security is only one part of it. IAM also controls permissions and account changes.
- Is identity access management used in business writing?
- Yes. It is common in IT, security, and business documents.
- What does IAM mean?
- IAM is the short form of identity access management.
- How do I use identity access management in a sentence?
- You can say, 'Our company improved identity access management last year.'