Identity and Access Management (IAM)
is the technology component of IAG for managing user identities and their access privileges for various systems and platforms.
Identity Management (IdM) maps the processes within an organization that relate to the management and maintenance of digital identities within the network, including the authorization management for applications, data and systems.
Access Management (AM) is the process of identifying, tracking, controlling, and managing the access of authorized or specified users to a system, application, or IT instance. It is a broad concept that includes all policies, processes, methods, and tools for maintaining access privileges within an IT environment.
Typically, AM is used in conjunction with IdM. Identity Management creates, deploys and controls various users, roles, groups and policies, while AM ensures that these roles and policies are being implemented and followed.