The Three Components of the IAM Process

Identification

Identification

Individuals affiliated with the university are first given a UF Identifier and their records maintained in the UF Identity Registry.

Authentication

Authentication

Individuals with affiliations that qualify may create/posess a GatorLink Account Credential (i.e., a user name and password). GatorLink credentials are required to access many UF Web site components and applications.

Authorization

Authorization

Authorization is the assignment of permissions and roles to access online services.  Security roles and permisions authorize individuals to access and use components of myUFL and many other service offerings at UF.