Authoritative Source
An Authoritative Source is a system designated as the trusted origin for a given identity data domain.
Definition
An Authoritative Source is a source system formally recognized as the reference point for specific identity attributes or lifecycle events. For example, one system may be authoritative for employment status, another for contractor data, and another for access-related metadata. IAM platforms use these authoritative designations to decide which data should prevail when sources disagree.
Why it matters
An Authoritative Source is a system designated as the trusted origin for a given identity data domain.
The Ariovis perspective
A source is authoritative only for clearly defined attributes and events. Ariovis clarifies ownership and reconciliation rules instead of assuming that one system is universally correct.
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