Description: The ‘Identity Context’ refers to the information surrounding a user’s identity that can influence access decisions within a system. This context includes data such as geographic location, the device used, historical user behavior, and other factors that can help determine whether access to specific resources should be granted or denied. In a Zero Trust environment, where it is assumed that no entity, whether internal or external, is trustworthy by default, identity context becomes a crucial element for authentication and authorization. By evaluating identity context, organizations can implement more granular and adaptive access policies, thereby enhancing overall security. This approach allows companies not only to protect their data and systems but also to provide a smoother and more personalized user experience. The integration of identity and access management (IAM) technologies with identity context enables organizations to effectively manage who has access to what, when, and under what conditions, which is essential in today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated.
