identity management IAM IdM Identity Management (IdM), also called Identity and Access Management (IAM) refers to a framework of policies and technologies for ensuring that the proper user in an organisation has the appropriate access to technology resources systems fall under the overarching umbrella of IT security. IdM systems not only identify, but authenticate and authorize individuals who will be using IT resources, but also the hardware and applications users need to access. Identity and Access Management Kristina Hettne Leighton Christiansen Simon Hodson Victoria Dominguez Del Angel resource management