- Protecting the digital identities of trusted users and machines is the core objective of the North Star Identity Framework. Users—including employees, contractors, partners, and customers—and machines, such as devices, applications, and systems, are central to Identity and Access Management (IAM). Effectively managing these entities is essential for securing organizational resources.
- IAM is built on the fundamental principles of authentication, authorization, and accounting. Authentication verifies identities, authorization defines access levels, and accounting tracks activities to ensure accountability. To provide comprehensive security, IAM integrates auditing, logging, and monitoring, enabling detailed oversight and real-time threat detection.
- Advanced IAM solutions such as Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Access Management play a critical role in controlling access and managing identities. North Star Identity aligns with industry-recognized frameworks, including NIST, SOC 2, and CIS, to uphold strong security practices and ensure compliance.
- Together, these elements form a comprehensive IAM infrastructure that safeguards resources, adapts to evolving threats, and enforces industry best practices in security and compliance.
