IAM Roadmap
The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Roadmap displays projects planned for the University. These updates are categorized by their various stages of development. You can also use the search to find more target information.
Projects
| Category | Description | Status | Trend | Priority | Est. Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | ID System Replacement The current ID System is being replaced by a modern and more accurate system using enterprise grade database and ETL solutions. In addition to resolving numerous bugs and technical debt, the new system will prove much more timely access to data and increase the efficiency and control around which data can be provided to departments and applications. Due to the extreme impact of this project, it is critical that all data stewards and recipients remain informed on and in support of the needs of this project. |
In Progress | trending_up | High | 12/31/2025 |
| Access | Access Certification Service Systems that contain sensitive information should have an agreed upon schedule for certifying access. These access certifications should be peformed at least yearly, and when significant job change events happen. Application owner certification and manager certifications will both be offered. |
In Progress | trending_up | Medium | 10/31/2025 |
| Access | Access Request Service A standardized request portal and system will be created for applications looking to automate new account requests and provisioning. This will enable consistent access to select services, as well as new opt-in/pilot programs for new functionality. |
In Progress | trending_up | Medium | 10/31/2025 |
| Authentication | Microsoft Entra SSO Microsoft Entra provides a contemporary authentication and authorization platform for cloud based and on-premise applications. Migrating SSO services to Entra will enable significantly more security features and reporting. Migrating services away from CAS and onto Microsoft's cloud will significantly improve reliability and availability, and ensure login services remain available even in the event of a UConn outage. |
Not Started | schedule | Medium | 6/30/2026 |
| Authentication | Microsoft Entra SSPR Microsoft currently offers Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) as part of its Entra licensing. It is a robust platform for SSPR, offering multiple types of password reset methods in a cloud-managed portal. Users will be able to configure and self-manage these options. |
Proposed | forum | Medium | 1/19/2038 |
| Authentication | Service Account Management A program to ensure the consistent management of service account ownership, passwords, and necessity will be developed and implemented to ensure that no accounts are over-permissioned or abandoned. |
Not Started | schedule | Medium | 6/1/2026 |