What does an identity profile consist of?

An identity profile encompasses a set of instructions for creating and managing identities within an identity governance framework. This includes detailed information on various aspects of an identity, such as attributes, roles, entitlements, and policies associated with the identity. The identity profile serves as a foundational element that allows organizations to define how identities should be managed and governed, ensuring compliance with security policies and business requirements.

By maintaining a structured identity profile, organizations can automate processes like onboarding and offboarding, manage access rights, and maintain accurate identity data. This becomes essential for effective identity management, especially when integrating with other systems and applications.

Additionally, while user preferences, roles and permissions, and activity logs are important components of identity management, they are part of the broader scope of identity governance but do not encapsulate the entirety of what defines an identity profile. The focus of the identity profile is primarily on the systematized approach to managing and governing identities rather than just individual attributes or logs.