IDM

Definitions

1. Short for identity management, or sometimes identity management platform, referring to systems and processes that create, maintain, and control digital identities and their access. IDM is often used interchangeably with IAM in enterprise security discussions.

   In plain English: A shorthand for systems and processes that manage digital identities.

   Example: "The IDM migration consolidated account provisioning from five separate HR and IT systems."

Related Terms

• Access Control List
• Active Directory
• Authentication Bypass
• Identity Lifecycle
• Identity Management
• Overprivileged
• Permission Model
• Provisioning Security