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=Description= Identity and access management tools represent the means with which a system administrator can manage user databases and login information and through which a user can connect (login). The means through which this is done vary greatly, thus in order to establish a reliable system someone must be aware of the potential risks and exploits. =How they work= Most of the existing tools are storing the sensitive information (like passwords and accounts) in a secure place and are providing the access to it by displaying a user-friendly interface. It is recommended to use a security tool along with this kind of tools, such as a firewall, in order to take the normal security measures while accessing the stored sensitive information. =What to look for= For the example a sysadmin works on administering a network then the CPU free tool (Change Password Utility) will provide all the requested features for managing users. A paid tool for identity management is Oracle Identity Management, that provides broad management of user identities over large network enterprises defining certain roles for users. This kind of software (Oracle Identity Management) it is extensively used by companies to protect the access to inside information, this way lowering the compliance costs by limiting the loss of important information. =Top Products= *[http://symlabs.com/federated-identity-suite-download?gclid=CJqcmN_j4ZACFQuuQwodbyR0XQ Symlabs] offers the following standard software components such as the Symlabs Virtual Directory Server, Symlabs Federated Identity Suite and the Symlabs LDAP Proxy. *[http://www.oracle.com/products/middleware/identity-management/identity-management.html Oracle Identity Management Resource Library] allows companies an end-to-end managining regarding the lifecycle of user identities in all companies resources within and beyond the firewall. *[http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid14_gci1285909,00.html Tivoli Identity Manager] makes the identity and access management processes automated, by permitting managers to build up new accounts and set new passwords for employees and customers. =Discussion boards= *[http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=102439 Access Programmers] *[http://forum.java.sun.com/forum.jspa?forumID=760 Java Sun Forum] *[http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6035_102-0.html%3Bjsessionid=abc47uVvadsSHgUK1cryr?forumID=45&threadID=269730 Cnet Forum] =See Also= *[http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a758776443~db=all The Influence of Socio-structural Variables on Identity Management Strategies] *[http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VJC-4BXN4BK-5&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=ff8b1f3d37ddb5daa427ae12a6d2f974 Privacy-enhancing identity management] *[http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VRG-43RD7W9-7&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=ba12d4dcaef510ce666a0c0ff212b293 Identity management and its support of multilateral security]

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