This paper reviews the growing need for network-based security as a fundamental component in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) market. Security concerns, identity theft and regulatory compliance requirements are converging to drive the need for strong IAM solutions within the enterprise. IDC defines IAM solutions as a comprehensive set of technologies used to identify users in a system by associating user rights and restrictions with the established identity. These solutions can include enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO), legacy authorization, user provisioning, advanced authentication hardware and software, and other endpoint security solutions. IDC also profiles the ProCurve Identity Driven Manager 2.0 with Adaptive EDGE Architecture to illustrate a cost-effective IAM solution that can help enterprises address their concerns while adding value to their networks.
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