Introduction
A natural or human-made disaster is a significant concern for populations across the world. It is important that the response to such cases be prompt and effective so that human and financial losses are minimized. In addition, while the response operations to such critical situations are often complex and complicated, a timely response is crucial. Therefore, designing and implementing effective identity and access management (IDAM) systems to respond to such incidents is the need of the hour. This article talks about the need for providing secure access in disaster response and the different techniques to provide access to key stakeholders during an emergency response.
The Need for Secure Access in Disaster Response
During disaster relief efforts several stakeholders are called upon to action. They include multiple organizations, such as government agencies, non-profits, private sector companies, and many more. Employees or staff of such organizations along with volunteers, many of whom may or may not have any sort of previous experience or affiliations with such agencies, must be onboard rapidly and granted access to mission critical resources.
