Security is the No. 1 issue that concerns SMB IT professionals, according to a survey of more than 200 SearchSMB.com members. And up there in the ranks of security is identity management -- or as some may say, the lack thereof. Small and midsize companies are often more at risk than larger enterprises, because they often have minimal or no formal identity management policies in place.
Identity management is a complex issue: its technology, its policies and its checks and balances by IT professionals. And in these days of heightened security, identity management is becoming more prominent in the security food chain. Properly identifying users of your systems, whether they are within your organization or external, is key to protecting your data and business. Browse through our resources, articles, tips and expert advice columns on identity management for SMBs.