Identity management is the process of managing, providing and using identities, especially digital identities. It enables a user to use different identities based on the circumstances and requirements of an electronic process (Identification). Systems used for identity management provide functionality for the authentication, password management, access management and management of rights and resources of single users.

Literature

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