Connector Facilities

The Connector facilities enable the Managed System (MS) to be monitored and managed by SailPoint. The Connector facilities include:

• Managed System data aggregation to SailPoint – The data aggregation procedure which is initiated from the SailPoint is controlled by the Connector. The Connector ensures that relevant data is aggregated from the Top Secret Managed System database to the SailPoint database. After all the data of the Top Secret Managed System has been aggregated, a consolidated picture of SailPoint data can be viewed in SailPoint.

• Translation and execution of SailPoint commands – Security-related commands (for example, add user, change password or phrase) which are initiated by SailPoint are handled by the Connector. The Connector translates these commands into the format and language recognized by the Managed System and executes them in the Managed System.

• Managed System activity monitoring – The Connector intercepts events that occur in the managed system which are initiated from within the platform environment. For example, the MS administrator adds, modifies, or deletes MS users and groups or an MS user changes his/her password or Managed System administrator changes a password for a user. When a significant event occurs, either data defining the event or an up-to-date updated entity is sent by the Connector to IdentityIQ. This functionality is accomplished using the Online Interceptor component. Note: Online Interceptor requires IdentityIQ setting. For more information, see SailPoint Quick Reference Guide for Gateway Connectors.

• Stored Data Encryption – All sensitive data which is stored temporarily in Connector for Top Secret (for example, sensitive security information that is written to the Connector queue file) is encrypted using a stored data encryption key.