Identity and Access Management Architecture Template
Documenting the IAM architecture including identity providers, access policies, role hierarchies, and audit mechanisms
The Identity and Access Management Architecture template provides a structured approach to documenting the IAM architecture including identity providers, access policies, role hierarchies, and audit mechanisms.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
IAM Strategy Overview
Describe the IAM strategy: identity provider selection, federation approach, zero trust stance, and how IAM supports...
IAM Architecture Diagram
Diagram section
Authentication Controls
Document authentication mechanisms: identity providers, MFA requirements, password policies, service account...
Authorisation Controls
Document the authorisation model: RBAC role hierarchy, ABAC policies, permission boundaries, and how access decisions...
IAM Principles
State IAM principles: least privilege, separation of duties, just-in-time access, regular access reviews, and no shared...
IAM Compliance Requirements
Document compliance requirements for IAM: audit trail retention, access certification frequency, privileged access...
IAM Risks
Document IAM risks: privilege escalation paths, stale accounts, over-provisioned roles, service account sprawl, and...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| IAM Strategy Overview | Rich Text | Describe the IAM strategy: identity provider selection, federation approach,... |
| IAM Architecture Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Authentication Controls | Security Control | Document authentication mechanisms: identity providers, MFA requirements,... |
| Authorisation Controls | Security Control | Document the authorisation model: RBAC role hierarchy, ABAC policies,... |
| IAM Principles | Principle | State IAM principles: least privilege, separation of duties, just-in-time... |
| IAM Compliance Requirements | Compliance Requirement | Document compliance requirements for IAM: audit trail retention, access... |
| IAM Risks | Risk | Document IAM risks: privilege escalation paths, stale accounts,... |
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