Purpose
Standardize State entity digital identity management to support enhanced reuse and security.
Standard
- All State entities will use the NDGOV Active Directory and/or Azure Active Directory for digital identity management.
Definitions
Digital Identity Management - A wholistic set of identity related activities, including but not limited to identity proofing, authentication and use of authenticators, and identity federation.
State Entity - A state entity means any state official, state employee or other person authorized to act on behalf of the state or any named service or device directly managed by the state.
Scope
This standard applies to all executive branch state agencies including the University Systems Office but excluding other higher education institutions, i.e. campuses and agricultural and research centers.
Statement of Commitment
North Dakota's CIO/CTO directs that IT Policy be created to establish statewide information technology policies and standards as defined within ND Century Code (Chapter 54-59-09).
Non-Compliance
Non-compliance with this standard shall be reported to the Office of the State Auditor.