{"id":3307,"date":"2019-08-27T09:54:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T13:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gsablogs.gsa.gov\/technology\/?p=3307"},"modified":"2024-01-11T18:18:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T23:18:08","slug":"new-omb-policy-puts-identity-management-in-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsablogs.gsa.gov\/technology\/2019\/08\/27\/new-omb-policy-puts-identity-management-in-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"New OMB Policy Puts Identity Management in Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"

Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management (ICAM) is the set of security disciplines that allows agencies to manage, monitor, and secure access to protected resources. These resources may be electronic such as files or computer systems, or physical resources such as server rooms and buildings. <\/span><\/p>\n

In May of this year, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released an updated policy on Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management (ICAM)<\/a>. The policy provides ICAM guidance for the federal government and outlines specific responsibilities for federal agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

As one of the agencies that leads governmentwide ICAM efforts, GSA is committed to ensuring the federal government\u2019s long-term viability, security, responsiveness, and efficiency. To do so, we have specific responsibilities regarding the ICAM acquisition solutions we make available to agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

ICAM Policy<\/h2>\n

This ICAM policy comes at a crucial time. The discussion around defining identity is evolving rapidly. Identity is now more than just a person; it is a unique representation of a subject and can include devices like cell phones, tablets, TVs, or any network connected item. Ensuring the right people (or device) have the right credentials and access are paramount.<\/span><\/p>\n

OMB\u2019s ICAM policy gives the federal government direction by first clarifying what it considers to be identity. The policy further defines what it means to:<\/span><\/p>\n