What are aggregation rules associated with?

Aggregation rules in SailPoint IdentityIQ are primarily associated with Identity and Resource Management. These rules define how data about identities is retrieved and processed from various resources within the organization, such as HR systems or databases. The goal of aggregation is to continuously collect and update identity information, ensuring that the data used for identity management is accurate, current, and reflective of the real world. This process is crucial for maintaining the integrity of user profiles, managing access rights, and fulfilling compliance requirements.

Choosing aggregation rules specifically ties closely to Identity and Resource Management, as they establish the framework for how identity information flows into the IdentityIQ system from disparate sources, ultimately enabling effective management of user identities and their access privileges. This foundational aspect allows organizations to enforce policies, generate reports, and respond to compliance and security needs without any interruption.

Other aspects such as user interface customization or compliance and audit reporting might involve the use of identity data but do not directly tie to the mechanics of how identity information is aggregated and managed within the system. Similarly, data filtering, while relevant for refining the data selection process, is not the primary focus when it comes to the overarching strategies of identity and resource management provided through aggregation rules.