Identity-based computing is the concept of treating all network objects, human and machine alike, in the same way and applying policy enforcement as close to the end user as reasonable.
Business Drivers for Identity
Regulatory Compliance
•SOX focuses on creating accountability of who did what, and when?
Perimeter Permeability
•Users will continue to cross organizational boundaries as a part of doing business.
Why Identity-Based Computing?
Consistent and traceable application of granular policy.
The ability to ensure a transparent and sustainable control environment for safe and reliable computing.
nIt drives individual accountability.
Traditional View
The End of the Perimeter
This move forces us to drive access control down to the user, as opposed to the data element, level.
Identity-Based View
Pervasive Perimeters
Your perimeter follows you.
•Identity-Based Computing allows integration of identity as a primary means of access control, regardless of location.
•True portability is characterized by policy persistence, even in the absence of centralized control and connectivity.
The Future
You already have the tools to achieve this vision.
How you position those tools is up to you.
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