idam

Idam is a word in Sanskrit that functions as a demonstrative pronoun and adjective meaning "this." It is the neuter form and is used with neuter nouns in classical texts and grammar descriptions.

Within Sanskrit grammar, idam is part of a system of demonstratives that also includes ayam and tad, corresponding roughly to "this" and "that" in English. It agrees with the gender, number, and case of the noun it accompanies and appears frequently in educational texts and commentaries to point to a thing being discussed.

Outside Sanskrit, IDAM is an acronym used in information technology to denote Identity and Access Management, sometimes expanded as Identity, Directory, and Access Management. It refers to a set of processes, policies, and tools for handling digital identities and controlling access to resources across systems and environments. Common components include authentication, authorization, provisioning and de-provisioning of accounts, password management, federation and single sign-on, privileged access management, and auditing and compliance.

Organizations adopt IDAM to achieve centralized control, regulatory compliance, and improved security across on-premises and cloud platforms. The term is often used as a subsector within broader IAM discussions, emphasizing the governance of identities and access across multiple domains.