Generating Reports

Generating reports within the IAM solution allows administrators to gain insights into user activities, application access, and system performance. These reports are essential for maintaining security, monitoring compliance, and analyzing usage trends.

Generating Application Reports:

Purpose: Application reports provide detailed information on which applications have been accessed, by whom, and the frequency of access.

Steps to Generate an Application Report:

  1. Login to Admin Dashboard: Access the IAM solution as a system administrator.
  2. Navigate to Reports Section: From the dashboard, locate and click on the "Reports" tab.
  3. Select Application Reports: In the "Reports" menu, choose "Application Reports"
  4. Filter by Date Range: Choose the desired time period (e.g., last 7 days, last month, or custom date range).
  5. Choose Status(s): Select the status of the applications targeted
  6. Download or Export: Once the report is generated, you can view it within the dashboard or download it as a PDF or CSV

Key Metrics in Application Reports:

  • Users accessing specific applications
  • Authentication success and failure rates (SSO, MFA)

Generating User Reports:

Purpose: User reports provide insights into user activity, authentication attempts, and access control changes.

Steps to Generate a User Report:

  1. Login to Admin Dashboard: As an administrator, log in to the IAM system.
  2. Navigate to Reports Section: From the main dashboard, go to the "Reports" section.
  3. Select User Reports: Choose "User Management"
  4. Filter by Status: Select the status of the users to focus on in the report.
  5. Choose Time Frame: Set the time period for the report
  6. Download/Export Options: View the report in the dashboard or export it as a CSV or PDF for further analysis.

Key Metrics in User Reports:

  • Role assignments and permission changes
  • Account activity (e.g., newly added users, inactive accounts)