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Insider attacks by malicious employees and security failures caused by employee error create incalculable financial and reputational damage. That's why identity and access management – ensuring that the right people have access to the right systems and information for the right reasons – is more important than ever.

Gartner's leading Security Analysts discuss the importance of IAM initiatives.

Identity and Access Management Research

Gartner for IT Leaders Overview: The Identity and Access Management Professional, 2009

8 April 2009

The identity and access management professional's responsibilities are increasingly comprehensive, enterprisewide and business-aligned. Effective performance in this role, particularly in the current difficult economic climate, requires business management skills, not just technical expertise.

Top-Five Issues and Research Agenda for the Identity and Access Management Professional, 2010-2011

27 May 2010

Gartner has identified five issues critical to the identity and access management leader's role in 2010 and 2011. Use these issues, as well as the extensive body of current and planned Gartner research that addresses them, to develop and manage a successful identity and access management program.

Identity and Access Management Key Initiative Overview

5 February 2010

This overview provides a high-level description of the Identity and Access Management Key Initiative. IT leaders can use this guide to understand what they need to do to ensure secure access to critical resources and support critical business processes.

Key Issues for Identity and Access Management, 2011

25 February 2011

Overly complex identity administration projects are driving changes in identity and access program management and intelligence. Cloud-based applications and mobility needs are forcing enterprises to alter project strategies.

Roundup of Identity and Access Management Research, 1Q11: Topics and Technologies

29 April 2011

Gartner's comprehensive body of research on identity and access management includes a broad array of guidance on specific topics and technologies. Use the research surveyed in this regularly updated document to make informed technology deployment and resource allocation decisions.

Roundup of Identity and Access Management Research, 1Q11: Core IAM and IAM Governance

29 April 2011

Gartner's comprehensive body of research on IAM includes basic foundational information on Core Topics, as well as guidance on governance issues. Use the research surveyed in this regularly updated report to make informed best-practice decisions.

ITScore for Identity and Access Management

17 September 2010

Identity and access management is a mission-critical technology-enabled information security, risk management and business discipline. Enterprises need to periodically assess and improve their IAM maturity to ensure the business value of their investments.

Strategic Planning Assumptions for IAM, 2011 to 2015

29 March 2011

A major change is coming for the identity and access management market. IAM planners and architects must prepare for new, additional choices in IAM delivery.

Best Practices for Identity and Access Management Metrics

23 February 2011

Metrics are critical to justifying identity and access management investments and improving IAM performance management.

Best Practices for Identity and Access Management Program Management and Governance

25 May 2011

Identity and access management initiatives need good program management and sound governance, but existing information security programs and governance frameworks may be incomplete. Follow Gartner's best practices to establish fit-for-purpose IAM program management and governance.

Hype Cycle for Identity and Access Management Technologies, 2010

19 July 2010

Operational efficiency and compliance still lead as business drivers in identity and access management this year. Several technologies have matured and are now mainstream. Hype concerning cloud computing has entered the IAM markets.

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