SailPoint General Questions Flashcards
Authentication vs Authorization explain the difference?
While authentication is about verifying the identity of users and confirming that they are who they claim
to be, authorization is about managing their access rights after their identity has been verified.
What are the major changes in SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ Version 7 vs Version 8?
Some general enhancements and changes introduced in the transition from SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ 7.x to 8.x include:
A. Improved User Interface: SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ 8.x introduced an improved, more userfriendly interface with a modern look and feel. The redesigned UI aimed to improve usability and navigation.
B. Enhanced Application Onboarding: With the introduction of Dynamic Applications in 8.x, application onboarding became more simplified and flexible. This feature allows application owners to define their own schema for the application.
Do you understand Business Case and Use case?
A business case in the context of SailPoint IdentityIQ (SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ) is essentially the justification for implementing a particular identity management strategy or a specific functionality within SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ. For instance, a company might create a business case for implementing SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ that includes reducing manual workload, improving security compliance,
increasing operational efficiency, and providing a centralized view of access rights.
For example, a business case might be: “Implementing SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ will provide a centralized view of all employees’ access rights, streamlining the process of managing and revoking these rights. It will reduce the time and effort spent on manual access certification processes, leading to cost savings. Moreover, SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ’s automation of access management will improve the organization’s compliance with security policies and regulations.”
A use case, on the other hand, describes how a specific feature or functionality of SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ can be used to achieve a particular goal.
For example, a use case might be: “A HR personnel initiates an onboard process for a new employee in the HR system. This triggers SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ to automatically create a new identity for the employee, assign the appropriate initial roles based on their job title, and provide access to the necessary applications. This automated process eliminates manual tasks, reduces errors, and ensures the new employee has the required access on their first day of work.”
In summary, a business case provides the justification for using SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ, while a use case provides a detailed scenario of how SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ can be used in a specific context to provide value to the organization.
What isthe difference between Architect and Developer?
In SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ, the Architect and Developer roles have different responsibilities and skill sets. An Architect generally designs the overall identity management solution, focusing on aligning
the technical design with business needs and integrating SAILPOINT IDENTITY IQ with the existing IT infrastructure. On the other hand, a Developer typically implements the solution based on the design
writes custom code for workflows or rules, configures the system, and troubleshoots issues.
In summary, the Architect designs the solution, and the Developer brings it to life.
