Description: Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) refers to the comprehensive process of managing a user’s identity throughout their lifecycle within an organization. This includes the creation, maintenance, and deletion of digital identities, as well as the assignment of permissions and access to specific resources. ILM is essential for ensuring that users have appropriate access to the information and systems necessary to perform their jobs while protecting the organization’s security. This process encompasses several stages, from onboarding new employees, where identities are created and roles assigned, to managing changes in roles and permissions as employees progress in their careers. Finally, it includes the deactivation of accounts when an employee leaves the organization. ILM relies on technologies such as multifactor authentication, which adds additional layers of security, and the Zero Trust approach, which assumes that no entity, internal or external, is trustworthy by default. Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a key component of ILM, as it allows organizations to control who has access to what resources and under what conditions, thus ensuring efficient and secure management of digital identities.
