Connectors are essential components of SailPoint IdentityIQ that enable integration with various systems and applications. They facilitate the flow of identity data between SailPoint and external systems, ensuring that the Identity Cube remains populated with accurate information.
Types of Connectors:
Standard Connectors: Pre-built connectors that come with SailPoint IdentityIQ for common applications, such as Active Directory, Office 365, and LDAP.
Custom Connectors: Tailored connectors developed to meet specific integration needs for proprietary or less common systems.
Key Features:
Data Synchronization: Connectors ensure that identity data is synchronized between SailPoint and the connected systems, allowing for real-time updates.
Access Management: They enable SailPoint to provision and de-provision user access based on changes in the Identity Cube.
Benefits:
Simplifies integration with various systems, allowing organizations to centralize identity governance.
Enhances security by automating the provisioning and de-provisioning of user access based on compliance policies.