{"id":1377,"date":"2022-01-17T04:36:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T04:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torus-technology.com\/us\/?p=1377"},"modified":"2025-08-19T06:14:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T06:14:25","slug":"identity-and-access-management-a-complex-but-essential-piece-of-your-security-puzzle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torus-technology.com\/beta\/identity-and-access-management-a-complex-but-essential-piece-of-your-security-puzzle\/","title":{"rendered":"Identity and access management: a complex but essential piece of your security puzzle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identity and access management is a core discipline in managing online security in the workplace. When you login to Gmail or enter your PIN at an ATM, systems immediately spring into action \u2013 verifying your identity and deciding on your degree of access.<\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And accessing <a href=\"https:\/\/torus-technology.com\/us\/\">Torus<\/a> is no different.<\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So what is identity and access management? Why is it so important for your workplace\u2019s security? And how does Torus fit into the picture?<\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tech speak can be a mouthful \u2013 so we\u2019re going to break it down for you.<\/h3><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is identity and access management?<\/h4><p>Identity and access management (IAM) is an umbrella term. It refers to the management of users\u2019 \u2018identities\u2019 in an online system (or across multiple systems) \u2013 and the level and type of access they\u2019re permitted.<\/p><p>So what is an \u2018identity\u2019? In this context, it refers to how users appear online.<\/p><p>When you create an online account \u2013 say, with Gmail, Facebook or Apple\u2013 your login credentials and profile become part of your identity.<\/p><p>After you sign up, your identity and accompanying information are stored in IAM databases like Microsoft Active Directory or Okta.<\/p><p>In the workplace, modern IAM databases like these authenticate users\u2019 identities before giving people access to an organisation\u2019s systems, data and information.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under the IAM umbrella<\/h4><p>There are two more key terms to be aware of within IAM:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Authentication. <\/strong>This refers to the proof of identity users need to supply \u2013 along with their username and password \u2013 when they log in to an application.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Access control. <\/strong>Security solutions like Gallagher, Integriti or Genetec fall under this heading. They allow administrators and facilities managers to decide the level of access certain users have to resources and information within online systems.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is IAM important?<\/h4><p>In business settings, employees often need to create multiple accounts to access different platforms. And with those accounts come more passwords, more usernames, and more identities for IT admin to manage.<\/p><p>And let\u2019s be honest, most people don\u2019t heed advice when it comes to their own password strength, storage and management.<\/p><p>We already know that IAM makes IT administrators\u2019 jobs simpler. But it\u2019s not purely a matter of convenience.<\/p><p>IAM also allows IT admin to add custom methods of authentication to their systems and processes, such as single sign-on.<\/p><p>Single sign-on is exactly what it sounds like: users need only one username and password combination to access multiple applications.<\/p><p>But wouldn\u2019t this approach pose an even greater security risk given that just one combination (in the wrong hands) could give someone access to everything that user has access to?<\/p><p>Well, that <em>would<\/em> be true \u2013 if it weren\u2019t most often paired with multi-factor authentication.<\/p><p>With multi-factor authentication, users are asked for extra information to verify their identity. Biometric authentication, like a fingerprint or Face ID, in combination with a PIN or swipe card is a common choice.<\/p><p>Together, single sign-on and multi-factor authentication make IAM a boon for convenience <em>and<\/em> security \u2013 particularly in an age where cybercrime is an increasingly real threat.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where does Torus fit into all this?<\/h4><p>Simplicity is a key feature of the Torus solution. Torus\u2019s cabinets are easy to install and easy to maintain.<\/p><p>That\u2019s largely due to how seamlessly Torus integrates with a range of technology integrators \u2013 including:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallagher.com\/\">Gallagher<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genetec.com\/\">Genetec<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innerrange.com\/Products\/Integriti\">Integriti<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intellitrac.com.au\/\">IntelliTrac<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sine.co\/\">Sine<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><p>When you integrate Torus with any of these <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/torus-technology.com\/us\/integration\/\">access control<\/a><\/span> solutions, administrators can assign, remove and update permissions on different user identities from one central platform.<\/p><p>This means that administrators don\u2019t have to create a new suite of identities when their workplace installs Torus. Nor do they need to adopt an entirely new software to manage those identities. Instead, users can login using their existing credentials.<\/p><p>Via the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/torus-technology.com\/us\/software\/\">Torus dashboard<\/a><\/span>, administrators can also enforce different methods of authentication (like multi-factor authentication) and assign permissions to individual keys (like which users have access to them, when, and for how long).<\/p><p>Basically, that means they can control users\u2019 access to real-world resources \u2013 buildings, vehicles, facilities \u2013 via their online identities.<\/p><p>When it comes to online security measures, Torus is the final step towards giving your workplace the tightest security possible.<\/p><p><strong>Want to learn more about Torus \u2013 or our integration partners?<\/strong><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Identity and access management is a core discipline in managing online security in the workplace. 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