Identity management is a framework of policies and technologies designed to ensure that the right individuals have appropriate access to resources within an organization. This includes creating, managing, and storing user identities and their associated access rights, authenticating users, authorizing their access based on roles and permissions, and monitoring their activities to ensure compliance and detect anomalies. Identity management helps secure sensitive information, streamline user access processes, and maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring that only authorized users can access specific systems and data. It often involves tools and practices like single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC).