Scope of each IAM Release

The IAM project has multiple releases, each focusing on a different scope to better represent and serve students here at BU:

Phase 1 is currently live!

• This phase allows students to update their display names on their TerrierCards to reflect their display names in the BU Directory.
• Created a mainframe-independent database of identities and personal information
• Created an administrative portal for managing identities
• Builds the infrastructure to support this and future phases

Phase 2, Release 1 focuses on modernizing our identity management system is live!

• BU Login and Web Account creation moved from the mainframe to our new identity and access management system, SailPoint.
• Implementation of Password Management, including self-service password reset is available.
• Establishment of ‘birthright’ privileges (email, wireless access, etc.) now happen in SailPoint.
• Redesign of the self-service portal for updating the BU Online Directory and updating a user’s personal information; like alternate contact info, personal email and gender attributes, is now available. 

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