What is included in the identity and account mapping rules?

The identity and account mapping rules in SailPoint IdentityIQ are essential components used to establish relationships between identities and their corresponding accounts across different systems. These rules help in defining how identities are recognized and how their associated accounts are mapped within the identity governance framework.

The inclusion of a listener in the mapping rules signifies a point in the process where an event or change in the identity or account data can trigger actions or additional processing. Listeners are designed to observe specific activities or changes and respond accordingly, which is crucial for maintaining an up-to-date linkage between identities and their accounts. This functionality is vital in ensuring that the system responds dynamically to updates, such as new accounts being created or existing accounts being modified.

In contrast, while policies, owners, and allowed values may play important roles in other aspects of identity governance, they do not specifically pertain to the direct mapping of identities and accounts in the same way that a listener does. Policies are more related to the rules governing access and compliance, owners typically relate to the assignment of accountability for resources or identities, and allowed values can be used for controlling input or defining parameters, but none of these directly facilitate the mapping process in the same manner as a listener.