### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Articles [![What is Identity and Access Management? Effects on Security](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI154_Learn_Article_Images-%5BIdentity_and_access_management%5D_V1a.png "What is Identity and Access Management? Effects on Security")](https://www.g2.com/articles/identity-and-access-management) [ ### What is Identity and Access Management? Effects on Security ](https://www.g2.com/articles/identity-and-access-management) A lot goes into ensuring employees have the right access to company resources to do their jobs. [ ![Sagar Joshi](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sagar Joshi") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sagar-joshi) by Sagar Joshi [![Centralized Vs. Decentralized Identity Management Compared](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI769_Learn_Article_Images-%5BDigital_Identity%5D_V1a.png "Centralized Vs. Decentralized Identity Management Compared")](https://www.g2.com/articles/centralized-vs-decentralized-iam) [ ### Centralized Vs. Decentralized Identity Management Compared ](https://www.g2.com/articles/centralized-vs-decentralized-iam) Managing user identities in an organization is a nightmare for IT teams. [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![What Is an Access Control List (ACL)? Types and Examples](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI601_Learn_Article_Images-%5Baccess_control_list%5D_V1a.png "What Is an Access Control List (ACL)? Types and Examples")](https://www.g2.com/articles/access-control-list) [ ### What Is an Access Control List (ACL)? Types and Examples ](https://www.g2.com/articles/access-control-list) Where there are no rules, there is chaos.  [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![What Is CSPM? How It Ensures a Secure Cloud Environment](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI726_Learn_Article_Images-%5BCSPM%5D_V1a.png "What Is CSPM? How It Ensures a Secure Cloud Environment")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cspm) [ ### What Is CSPM? How It Ensures a Secure Cloud Environment ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cspm) Imagine your organization's cloud environment as a grand city with countless digital skyscrapers, data highways, and virtual neighborhoods. Just like in an actual city, ensuring the security of this bustling digital metropolis is paramount.  [ ![Tanuja Bahirat](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tanuja Bahirat") TB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/tanuja-bahirat) by Tanuja Bahirat [![How Small Business Employees are Adjusting to Remote Work](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/man-sitting-down-and-using-his-laptop-374085.jpg "How Small Business Employees are Adjusting to Remote Work")](https://www.g2.com/articles/small-business-employees-remote-work-experiences) [ ### How Small Business Employees are Adjusting to Remote Work ](https://www.g2.com/articles/small-business-employees-remote-work-experiences) G2 is constantly following the evolving B2B tech industry, especially during this uncertain time. As part of a series of articles based on a recent survey we conducted, G2 analysts have highlighted some key issues and statistics about what small business employees are facing while working from home, along with possible tools and courses of action everyone can take away. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![How to Authenticate Remote Workers in a Zero Trust Security Model](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/person-using-black-and-gray-laptop-computer-beside-white-1923286.jpg "How to Authenticate Remote Workers in a Zero Trust Security Model")](https://www.g2.com/articles/remote-worker-authentication-zero-trust-security-model) [ ### How to Authenticate Remote Workers in a Zero Trust Security Model ](https://www.g2.com/articles/remote-worker-authentication-zero-trust-security-model) Where and how employees work has changed drastically in the last decade. Workers used to only be able to access corporate resources while working at the office. [ ![Merry Marwig, CIPP/US](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Merry Marwig, CIPP/US") MMC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/merry-marwig) by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US [![How to Strengthen Remote Workforce Security During Crises](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI209_Backlog_Images_%5BRemote_security%5D_V1a.png "How to Strengthen Remote Workforce Security During Crises")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-strengthen-remote-workforce-security) [ ### How to Strengthen Remote Workforce Security During Crises ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-strengthen-remote-workforce-security) The coronavirus health crisis has forced millions of workers (who are able) to transition to working from home. That poses numerous obstacles to workers meeting their deadlines and doing their jobs. Security management and enforcement have become some of the most important and critical transitional needs involved for both workers and their employers.  [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker [![The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/aerial-shot-backlit-beautiful-2132180.jpg "The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption")](https://www.g2.com/articles/multicloud-infrastructure-adoption) [ ### The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption ](https://www.g2.com/articles/multicloud-infrastructure-adoption) Putting all your eggs in one basket doesn’t always work out well. We’ve all done it, and when done in a business context (e.g., Cloudflare’s July outage that briefly tanked numerous web-based businesses), the consequences can be far-reaching and dire. [ ![Zack Busch](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zack Busch") ZB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/zack-busch) by Zack Busch [![What Is Corporate Governance? (+Why It's Vital to Your Business)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/corporate-governance.jpg "What Is Corporate Governance? (+Why It's Vital to Your Business)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/corporate-governance) [ ### What Is Corporate Governance? (+Why It's Vital to Your Business) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/corporate-governance) Businesses have their own internal governance system – and I’m going to explain how it works. [ ![Lauren Pope](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lauren Pope") LP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/lauren-pope) by Lauren Pope Show More ## Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Glossary Terms [![Identity Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI833_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bidentity_management%5D_V1b.png "Identity Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/identity-management-definition) [Identity Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/identity-management-definition) Identity management helps prevent unauthorized access to company systems and data. Understand the benefits, challenges, and best practices. by Alyssa Towns [![Passwordless Authentication](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI834_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bpasswordless_authentication%5D_V1b.png "Passwordless Authentication")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/passwordless-authentication-definition) [Passwordless Authentication](https://www.g2.com/glossary/passwordless-authentication-definition) Passwordless authentication takes the hassle out of entering passwords. Learn the benefits, types, and how it differs from multi-factor authentication. by Alyssa Towns [![Cloud-Native Applications](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI811_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bcloud-native_applications%5D_V1a.png "Cloud-Native Applications")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/cloud-native-applications-definition) [Cloud-Native Applications](https://www.g2.com/glossary/cloud-native-applications-definition) Cloud-native applications are built to reside on cloud platforms to offer more agility. Learn about their benefits, security measures, and key features. by Sagar Joshi [![Private Cloud](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI706_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bprivate_cloud%5D_V1a.png "Private Cloud")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/private-cloud-definition) [Private Cloud](https://www.g2.com/glossary/private-cloud-definition) A private cloud is a dedicated cloud computing environment used by a single organization. Learn about the four types, benefits, and best practices . by Kelly Fiorini [![Multi-Factor Authentication](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI603_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bmulti_factor_authentication%5D_V1b.png "Multi-Factor Authentication")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/multi-factor-authentication-definition) [Multi-Factor Authentication](https://www.g2.com/glossary/multi-factor-authentication-definition) Multi-factor authentication uses two or more methods of identification to allow logins to an app or account. Learn more about using MFA in business. by Holly Landis [![Identity and Access Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI598_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bidentity_and_access_management%5D_V1b.png "Identity and Access Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/identity-and-access-management-definition) [Identity and Access Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/identity-and-access-management-definition) Identity and access management (IAM) helps businesses verify users and control access to apps, systems, and data to improve security and efficiency. by Holly Landis [![Data Security](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI017_Data_security_V1b.png "Data Security")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-security-definition) [Data Security](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-security-definition) Data security is the practice of protecting data from unauthorized parties. Learn more about data security strategies and best practices to prevent data breaches, and find helpful information on creating a data security policy. by Sagar Joshi [![User Role and Access Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/User%20role%20and%20access%20management.png "User Role and Access Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/user-role-and-access-management-definition) [User Role and Access Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/user-role-and-access-management-definition) What is user role and access management and why is it important as a software feature? by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US ## Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Discussions 0 Question on: Descope [What are some good alternatives to ForgeRock Access Management?](/discussions/what-are-some-good-alternatives-to-forgerock-access-management) Organizations evaluating alternatives to ForgeRock Access Management are often modernizing legacy identity infrastructure and planning around upcoming support lifecycle milestones and end-of-support timelines for legacy deployments. These transitions are prompting many teams to reassess their long-term identity strategy while reducing implementation complexity, operational overhead, and dependence on specialized IAM expertise. Many organizations also want a cloud-native platform that delivers modern customer authentication with faster time-to-value. Descope is a strong alternative for organizations looking to modernize beyond ForgeRock Access Management. Instead of relying on custom identity development and specialized administration, Descope uses visual workflows to orchestrate authentication, MFA, enterprise SSO, onboarding, and authorization, enabling teams to deliver new identity experiences with far less engineering effort. Built for modern B2B SaaS and customer identity use cases, Descope provides native multi-tenancy, self-service SSO and SCIM, delegated administration, passwordless authentication, and adaptive MFA in a single cloud-native platform. By unifying identity orchestration, reducing infrastructure and maintenance overhead, and supporting developers with flexible APIs and SDKs, Descope helps organizations accelerate modernization while lowering the total cost and complexity of enterprise identity. Answered: Abhishek Iyer on July 20, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/what-are-some-good-alternatives-to-forgerock-access-management/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Hire2Retire [How are you using Hire2Retire for onboarding and offboarding automation at scale?](/discussions/how-are-you-using-hire2retire-for-onboarding-and-offboarding-automation-at-scale) Hire2Retire has been powerful for onboarding and offboarding automation, helping our team manage the workforce easily and securely. It has also supported our Identity Governance and Administration needs, especially since we frequently hire contractors and seasonal workers. We also requested extra integrations and support delivered what we needed. How are others handling integrations and governance workflows in Hire2Retire for contractors and seasonal staff? Hire2Retire automates onboarding and offboarding at scale by streamlining user lifecycle management and access provisioning. For onboarding, it ensures new hires, contractors, and seasonal workers get the right access based on roles from day one. For offboarding, it automates timely deprovisioning to prevent orphaned accounts and reduce security risks. From an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) perspective, it helps standardize access control, improve visibility into user access, and simplify access reviews and compliance processes. Teams managing contractors and seasonal staff can use role-based access, automated workflows, and integrations with HR systems and directories to handle frequent joiner-mover-leaver scenarios more efficiently. For integrations and governance workflows, many teams rely on pre-built connectors to align access policies across systems with no coding, ensuring consistent governance even with a dynamic workforce. Answered: Somya Shrimal on July 13, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/how-are-you-using-hire2retire-for-onboarding-and-offboarding-automation-at-scale/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Hire2Retire [What problems does Hire2Retire solve?](/discussions/what-problems-does-hire2retire-solve) Understanding the key challenges Hire2Retire addresses in identity and access management. Hire2Retire helps address common IGA issues such as inconsistent access provisioning, delayed deprovisioning, and lack of visibility into workforce access. It standardizes and automates lifecycle processes, reduces the risk of overprovisioned or orphaned accounts, and makes it easier to manage access reviews and compliance requirements in a structured way. 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