Identity and Access Management (IAM) Technology Standards

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Technology Standards

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Technology Standards at UBC are designed to ensure secure and efficient management of user identities and access to university resources. These standards establish best practices for identity verification, user authentication, and access control, supporting our commitment to data security and regulatory conformance.

Purpose

The purpose of these IAM standards is to:

  • Protect sensitive information and university assets.
  • Ensure that users have appropriate access based on their roles.
  • Facilitate conformance with regulatory requirements, including data protection laws.
  • Enhance user experience by streamlining access processes.

Standards

Capability Persona Description Standard Maturity Level Conformance Requirement
User Registration 

Undergrad Student

The deprecated standard for registering undergraduate students, providing a robust identity verification process.

Local Database

Deprecated

Not recommended

The matured standard for registering undergraduate students, providing a robust identity verification process.

Uni Salesforce

Matured

Recommended

An emerging standard for user registration, focusing on developing identity verification capabilities.

PersonsHub

Emerging

Recommended

Graduate Student

An emerging standard for user registration, focusing on developing identity verification capabilities.

PersonsHub

Emerging

Recommended

Non Credit Student

An emerging standard for user registration, focusing on developing identity verification capabilities.

Destiny One

Emerging

Recommended

Staff/Faculty  (Applicant)

The matured standard for registering applicants, providing a robust identity verification process.

Workday

Matured

Mandatory

Staff/Faculty  (All others)

An emerging standard for user registration, focusing on developing identity verification capabilities.

PersonsHub

Emerging

Recommended

Credential Issuance

Undergrad Student (Prospect)

The matured standard for Credential issuance undergraduate students, providing a robust identity verification process.

Uni Salesforce

Matured

Mandatory

Undergrad Student (All others)

The matured standard for Credential issuance all other students, providing a robust identity verification process

Campus Wide Login (CWL)

Matured

Mandatory