File Access Manager VS Unstructured Target in Application

[Akhila_2001 (Akhila Gurram)]

Which IIQ version are you inquiring about?

8.4

Hi

Can i know the difference between File Access Manager Module and Unstructured Target in application, why do we need FAM Module

Thankyou!!

[uditsahntl01 (Udit Sah)]

@Akhila_2001

Can i know the difference between File Access Manager Module and Unstructured Target in application, why do we need FAM Module

Hi Akhila Sure here are some differences there might be more but some which i can highlight are as below:

File Access Manager (FAM) Module

1. Advanced Data Governance: Offers full governance over unstructured data (files, folders, shares).
2. Access Visibility: Provides detailed visibility into who has access to what unstructured data.
3. Risk Analysis: Analyzes access risk based on data sensitivity and access patterns.
4. Access Certification: Enables certification/review campaigns for file share and folder access.
5. Activity Monitoring: Tracks real-time user access and activity on file servers.
6. Use Case: Best for organizations needing Data Access Governance (DAG).

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Unstructured Target (Application Type)

1. Basic Integration: Used to model file servers or unstructured resources as applications.
2. Account/Entitlement Aggregation: Only collects user accounts and their access (permissions).
3. No Risk Analysis: Does not provide any insight into access risk or sensitivity of data.
4. No Activity Monitoring: Cannot track actual file usage or access events.
5. Use Case: Suitable for basic reporting on unstructured access when FAM is not available.

[Akhila_2001 (Akhila Gurram)]

Hii @uditsahntl01 Thanks for the response.