Identity Management and Database Synchronization

Defining Your Identity Management Strategy

Cost Reduction

Automated identity management reduces administration costs and calls to the help desk. An estimated 30% of help desk calls are related to password management.

Identity Management Solutions

Identity Management Solutions provide an:

• Provisioning capabilities

• Data Synchronization

• Profile Management

Key Assessment Criteria:

• Determine the number and name of accounts each user maintains

• Determine how many applications are LDAP enabled

• Identify which users have access to which systems and applications

• List all applications that individually store user information and access privileges

• Estimate how many applications and users do you anticipate supporting in the future

• Calculate the percentage of help desk calls for lost passwords, authorization issues

• v Establish who owns the identity and access information.

• Institute policies for security and privacy

• Prioritize the applications for directory services