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# OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager Features

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## User on/off Boarding (13)

Self Service Access requests

Users can request access to an application and be automatically provisioned if they meet policy requirements

Smart/Automated Provisioning

Automates account/access rights creation, changes and removals for on-premise and cloud apps

Role Management

Establish roles that create a set of authentication rights for each user in the role

Policy Management

Enables administrators to create access policies and applies policy controls throughout request and provisioning processes

Access Termination

Terminate access to multiple applications based on dates

Approval Workflows

Allow business stake-holders/managers to approve or reject requested changes to access via a defined workflow

Compliance Management

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Audit Management

Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws

Workflow Management

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Template Management

Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.

Application Management

Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates

Password Management

Generate and store passwords in an encrypted database and assist in retrieving lost or forgotten passwords

Access Management

Control and manage access to company resources

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## User Maintenance (3)

Self Service Password Reset

Enables users to reset passwords without administrator interaction. Enforces password policies when resetting.

Bulk Changes

Change users and permissions in bulk

Bi-directional Identity Synchronization

Keep identity attributes consistent across applications whether the change is made in the provisioning system or the application

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## Governance (2)

Identifies and Alerts for Threats

Alerts administrators when inappropriate access occurs

Compliance Audits

Proactively audits access rights against policies

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## Administration (4)

Reporting

Standard and customized report creation to ensure appropriate access rights have been assigned

Mobile App

Provides mobile application that alerts administrators of potential issues and allows administrators manage access rights

Ease of set up for target systems

Support for wide variety of cloud and on premise apps to automate provisioning for existing and new applications procured

APIs

Provides appropriate application interfaces to enable custom integrations for unique business requirements

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## Additional Functionality (26)

Secure Data Storage

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

User Defined Attributes

Third-Party Integrations

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Reporting/Analytics

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Audit Trail

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Automated Scheduling

Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications

Active Directory Integration

Integrates with Active Directory

Secure Login

At least a username and password is required to access the system

Real-Time Notifications

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Event Logs

A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process

Activity Dashboard

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Generative AI

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Risk Assessment

Initiate collection and analysis of known risks

Self Service Portal

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Data Verification

Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies

Customizable Templates

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Biometrics

Identify or authenticate a person's identity through biological data such as fingerprints or facial patterns.

Security Auditing

Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation

AI Copilot

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Real-Time Data

Receive data and information in real time

Reporting & Statistics

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Monitoring

Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user

HIPAA Compliant

Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection

Real-Time Monitoring

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Customizable Reports

Alter the layout and content of reports

Risk Analysis

Analyze potential risks across the organization

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