IdP

An Identity Provider (IdPIdP An Identity Provider (IdP) is a software tool or service that offers user authentication as a service. The IdP manages the user's primary authentication credentials and issues assertions derived from those credentials. At UT Austin, the primary IdP used to authenticate the UT EID and EID Password is Enterprise Authentication, which is managed by the IAM Team. For more information, see our Concepts page.) is a software tool or service that offers user authenticationAuthentication Authentication is the act of determining that a person is who they claim to be. For more information, see our Concepts page. as a service. The IdP manages the user’s primary authentication credentials and issues assertions derived from those credentials.

At UT Austin, the primary IdP used to authenticate the UT EIDUT EID The University of Texas Electronic Identity (UT EID or EID) is the public records identifier for principals at the university. See our Concepts page for more information. and EIDUT EID The University of Texas Electronic Identity (UT EID or EID) is the public records identifier for principals at the university. See our Concepts page for more information. Password is Enterprise Authentication, which is managed by the IAMIAM Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a set of policies, processes, and technologies designed to ensure that the right individuals (identities) have the right access to resources within an organization. IAM involves managing and securing digital identities, controlling access to systems and data, and maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Team.

For more information, see our Concepts page.