IdAM (Integrated Data Access Management) system meets the data management needs of MAST Spherical Tokamak experiment. Featuring an innovative combination of tools and technologies for safeguarding experiment data.

NCCoE has developed an example solution to demonstrate how utilities can construct an IDAM system with commercially available products, thus meeting cybersecurity and NERC CIP standards with one unified platform.

Project Management

Identity and Access Management (IdAM) in IT refers to a set of systems and processes that aim to create, define, govern, and secure digital identities that serve as access credentials to resources such as applications on-premise applications connected devices and cloud services.

IdAM solutions ensure that only authorized users have access to data at the right time and form, and are capable of full tracking should audit or compliance requirements arise. While IdAM solutions may be deployed either on-premise or via cloud solutions, many questions must first be answered prior to their implementation.

One of the key decisions in business is whether to implement a single sign-on system or different passwords for every service, as this choice will have an impact on IT support ticket loads, employee experience, and security. A multi-factor authentication based device or IP address system offers timely yet secure access for all relevant users.

Another key decision involves whether to utilize an IdAM solution managed in-house or outsourced. While in-house management of an IdAM solution can lower costs and protect from external threats more easily, outsourced solutions increase both risks and costs significantly.

Idam Infrastructure is a premier power sector consultancy firm, boasting extensive expertise and providing services ranging from project management consultancy and project development through to ground level surveys and mapping; transaction advisory to energy strategy development, transmission planning and capacity expansion consultancy as well as energy modelling using state-of-the-art software PLEXOS.

Idam Infrastructure’s team of specialists have extensive expertise in all facets of power sector policy formulation and analysis, regulatory framework design, commercial due diligence services, financial structures and corporate strategic issues affecting power transmission projects across India.

Business Development

Governments must adopt an holistic approach to Identity and Access Management (IdAM), in order to combat identity-based attacks, protect privacy, and facilitate digital services. IdAM solutions can assist governments in streamlining the identity verification process while only authorising users access sensitive data. Moreover, strong IdAM platforms can place citizens at the centre of digital experiences by offering single sign-on within department, federation between government services and secure access to national data/information.

The NCCoE provides electric utilities with an example solution they can use to centrally manage access to networked IT and operational technology (OT) systems and substations essential to power generation, transmission, and distribution. Because these networks often operate independently from each other, identity and access management challenges arise that affect both security and availability of these critical assets. Using commercially available products, NCCoE showcases an IdAM solution which manages access across OT and IT systems using one set of policies, procedures, and authentication mechanisms – an IdAM solution which manages access across both systems via one set of policies, procedures, and authentication mechanisms converged solution unified solution which converged IdAM solution that manages access across both.

IdAM provides IdAM with three core capabilities of authentication that form its foundation: managing digital identities, authenticating users and authorizing access to resources. Each of these aspects plays an integral part in providing a smooth identity and access management experience both for private and public sector entities alike.

To achieve this goal, Identity Access Management solutions must be integrated with other technologies to paint an accurate portrait of user identity. Furthermore, IdAM solutions must be scalable and flexible enough to adapt with organisational growth while meeting business goals. Support should also be provided for multi-factor authentication as well as strong identification methods as well as security operations centers to monitor activity and identify indicators of compromise.

An effective IdAM strategy can assist governments in building trustful relationships with their constituents and protecting against cyber-attacks, improving the quality of public services while decreasing costs through streamlining access control processes. Furthermore, an IdAM solution plays an integral role in meeting digital transformation goals of governments.

Advisory Services

Idam Infrastructure is an established firm offering comprehensive energy sector consulting and project development services from management consulting through ground level surveys and mapping, transaction advisory services, project management consultancy services and development for generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy sources as well as energy efficiency/demand side management projects. Leveraging their extensive expertise, Idam specializes in crafting innovative solutions to complex problems.

Idam has extensive expertise in reengineering existing transmission lines and the establishment of new ones, including outage management, transmission access rules/regulations, capacity utilization analysis and pricing framework. They have assisted numerous governments and power utilities with creating various transmission policies as well as regulatory analyses, financial structures and commercial diligence measures.

To secure the assets of an electric utility, it is necessary to implement a comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IdAM) system. Unfortunately, many utilities utilize multiple IdAM systems across their IT and OT networks and substations – creating security risks while increasing costs and inefficiencies within their utility. NCCoE developed an example solution illustrating how converged IdAM can protect an electric utility’s infrastructure while adhering to NERC CIP and cybersecurity standards.

Idam Infrastructure Advisory Pvt Ltd was established on 23-Mar-2007 and classified as a Micro Enterprise. Its location is 5Th Floor Technopolis Knowledge Park Chakala Andheri East Mumbai Mumbai 400055, its primary field of operation being management consultancy services with its registered address being at Registrar of Companies Mumbai; directors include Balawant Ganesh Joshi and Ajit Hemant Pandit.

Consulting Services

Idam Infrastructure Advisory provides consulting services to clients in the energy sector. Their clients include energy companies, utilities companies, investment banks and public sector organizations. Idam competes against competitors like Strategy&, Klohn Crippen Berger, NTT DATA Business Solutions and Deloitte Consulting by offering strategic, operational and technological consulting services backed by highly knowledgeable employees providing technical advice and strategic counsel for its clients.

Idam Infrastructure Advisory offers businesses help in their technology projects and implementations. Their consultants can develop and implement technology strategies, design IT systems and networks, support operation of such infrastructures as well as assist in energy policy research and formulation. Idam Infrastructure Advisory’s commitment to energy policy research also extends into this arena.

Idam Infrastructure Advisory Advisory is a business management consultancy with offices in both the UAE and India, known for offering excellent pay. But they could do more to foster work culture and job security at Idam. Their excellent team of engineers and managers possessing in-depth knowledge about various technologies are responsible for delivering IT infrastructure at scale while remaining resilient, with cybersecurity knowledge necessary for identity access management as well as upholding business direction with precision.

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