Identity and Access Management (IAM) has emerged as a critical cornerstone for realising business benefits, from cost savings and unlocking efficiencies to business growth and greater visibility. Identity is now the focal point of customer relationships and is increasingly a pillar of support that facilitates improved performance through giving the right people the right level of access at the right time. For most enterprises, IAM is the first line of defence for protecting systems, applications and data along with confidentiality, integrity and privacy.