Identity and Access Management Capability Model

The Identity and Access Management Capability Model is a structured two-level decomposition of ~145 capabilities, covering the identity and access management (IAM) domain end to end. Use it to benchmark maturity, plan capability investments, and align business and technology teams around a common language.

Delivered as editable PowerPoint, Excel, and Word files — ready to customize for your organization.

What's Inside

• Capabilities matrix (Excel) — structured grouping of all capabilities
• Capabilities map (PowerPoint) — nested visualization of the top two levels
• Capabilities list (Word) — multilevel list format for easy editing
• Capability definitions — detailed descriptions at Level 3
• Capability KPIs — key performance indicators at Level 2

Coverage Areas

The model decomposes the IAM value chain — covering access controls, provisioning, identity governance, regulatory compliance, and related security functions. It is a framework of functional areas, not a technical architecture or security solution design.

How Teams Use It

• Holistic IAM perspective — understand the full scope of identity and access management capabilities required by the enterprise
• Maturity assessment & roadmapping — evaluate current-state IAM maturity and develop a roadmap to the desired state
• RACI & governance — assign roles, responsibilities, and build accountability for IAM functions
• Business-IT alignment — use capabilities as a shared language between security, business, and technology teams

Who It's For

Security architects, enterprise architects, CISO teams, IAM program managers, and technology leaders.

Why Buy vs. Build

Building a capability model from scratch takes hundreds of hours of brainstorming across architects, domain experts, and leadership. This model provides 60–80% of the work done at a fraction of the cost. Use it to jump-start your effort — or to cross-reference and fill gaps in an existing map.

This is a mix of business and technology capabilities — not a technical framework or security solution architecture. It is a generic model designed as a starting point; customization is expected.

Terms

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