7 Key Considerations for Modernizing Identity Management in Higher Education

Inter-institutional collaboration, cloud computing, online/distance education, teleworking and portable computing, federation, access from anywhere at any time, and many other business needs are challenging institutions of higher education to adapt or rebuild their Identity and Access Management (IAM) infrastructures. These access demands increase the need for a secured framework, a modern and unified solution that can positively impact student outcomes without compromising resilience.

In this whitepaper, we review the ever-evolving challenges of identity management in higher education and how consolidation, simplification, and frictionless access can significantly impact student outcomes.