Identity & Access Management Expert Group
The role of the Identity and Access Management Expert Group (IDAMEG) is to provide expert input and guidance to the NCSC and the ICS Community of Interest with regard to the process and practice of Identity and Access Management within Operational Technology (OT) environments. This includes, for example, the use of Privilege Access Management (PAM), Remote Access, Privilege Access Workstations (PAW), physical access controls, and related processed.
IDAMEG is focused upon producing guidance and relevant good practices, to drive effective IDAM within both legacy and more newer operational technology environments, to aid operators and asset owners to mitigate risks, to reduce the likelihood of exploitation and ensuring the safety and reliability of essential services are maintained.
How to Join the IDAMEG:
If you would like to join an Expert Group, there is a 2 Stage process:
Stage 1 – You must be an existing member of the ICS COI community to join an Expert Group.
If you are not already a member of ICS COI, then please complete this Application Form.
The application process requires you to provide a short bio outlining your ICS and OT related experience. It will take up to 4 weeks for the necessary membership approval from the ICS COI Steering Group.
Stage 2 – When you have been accepted as a member of the ICS COI you will be able to apply to join the IDAMEG using the following form:
- Identity and Access Management Expert Group (IDAMEG) – IDAM Application Form
It will take up to 4 weeks for your Expert Group application to be assessed and approved by the ICS COI Steering Group.
You will find further information about the ICS COI here.