Today, most end users employ multiple applications and services on heterogeneous computing platforms and operating systems. Each infrastructure has a separate security administration system, and in many cases, different security administrators who are geographically dispersed. Managing the attributes of individual security accounts and user profiles across these different systems can be very time consuming, yet is essential since most security breaches and computer fraud arise from insider abuse. eBusiness extends the number of IT systems users to include customers, suppliers, partners, investors, consultants, mobile users and staff. Sound security management is critical to ensure these users are only granted access to specific services and resources. Additionally, security-oriented user access profiles are an important part of a larger need for relationship management, while current contracts, buying history and preferences are tracked to build loyalty and maintain business profitability. Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) offers eTrust Admin to help companies securely provide access to all eBusiness systems users. It delivers a next-generation security management solution today by allowing a single administrator to manage thousands of user permissions. This document identifies the main enterprise business drivers for security management, as well as the strengths and limitations of traditional tools.
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