User provisioning is the process of automating the creation, updating, and deactivation of user identities across multiple systems, applications, and services. It ensures that users have the right access to resources based on their roles while maintaining security and compliance.

SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) is an open standard that simplifies user provisioning by enabling interoperability between identity providers (IdPs) and service providers (SPs). SCIM simplifies user provisioning by automating identity management across multiple systems using a RESTful API and standardized schema. By integrating SCIM with identity providers, organizations can reduce administrative overhead, improve security, and ensure compliance with identity lifecycle management policies.

Key Features of SCIM for User Provisioning

• Automated User Provisioning – Automatically creates user accounts when a new employee joins.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) – Assigns permissions based on user roles.
• Group Management – Synchronizes user group memberships between IdPs and SPs.
• User Attribute Synchronization – Ensures user profile data is up-to-date across applications.
• Just-in-Time (JIT) Provisioning – Creates user accounts dynamically upon first login.
• Deprovisioning & Lifecycle Management – Automatically disables user accounts when they leave the organization.
• Standards-Based REST API – Uses RESTful API operations for identity management.