This article provides a collection of information, resources, tools, and best practices for deploying File Access Manager (formerly known as SecurityIQ).
The recommended methodology for deploying a File Access Manager project comprises four phases:
The Pre-Kickoff phase is focused on preparing for the initial install and configuration of File Access Manager.
This phase typically lasts 1-2 weeks, and includes activities similar to the following:
The Visibility phase is focused on the initial install/config of File Access Manager, requirements gathering, and data/permissions collection.
The timeline for this phase is approximately 2-4 weeks, and includes:
The Control phase is focused on the setup of on-going reports and controls.
The timeline for this phase is approximately 2-4 weeks, and includes:
Permissions Reports showing over-exposed resources, direct users permissions, and local administrators
Activities Reports showing privileged users activities or alerts configured to be triggered on high-risk activities
Once the Visibility and Control phases are complete, additional components and use cases can be implemented.
The timeline for this phase varies from project to project, and can include activities such as:
SailPoint recommends these best practices for partner projects:
SailPoint offers classroom based, instructor-led remote, and self-paced eLearning training courses for File Access Manager. The current course offerings for File Access Manager are:
Details about these courses, and a course schedule, are here: Identity University
Classroom-based, instructor-led File Access Manager training can be offered at your site. We recommend this option if you plan on training more than 6 people in one class. SailPoint will bring the 4-day course to you, saving you travel costs and time. Contact your Partner Manager or Customer Success Manager to learn about pricing and schedule a course.
SailPoint also offers regularly-scheduled webinars for File Access Manager that highlight the many features File Access Manager has to offer. These webinarsare offered at a variety of dates and times friendly to North American, European, and APAC time zones.
alot of the links appear to be broken on this page. Does anyone know where to find the file access manager guides?
Did you already check out the IdentityIQ File Access Manager (formerly SecurityIQ) > Documentation section of Compass?
When on clicking the link in your last comment, the page on which I land displays "Access Denied". Is this normal? Thanks for your feedback.
@tostom If a user sees an Access Denied screen, it is because they do not have the permissions to view that space. If you are a File Access Manager customer and should have that role in Compass, please email compass-help@sailpoint.com so that they can troubleshoot your account.