What are the benefits of integrating IAM provisioning and deprovisioning with other systems and applications?

Integrating IAM provisioning and deprovisioning with core systems is crucial to streamlining access management process. Studies by Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) found that only 34% organizations surveyed revoked accesses on the day an employee leaves. The delay in timely deprovisioning is a severe risk! On the other hand, about 72% organizations take a week or longer for a typical worker to obtain access to required systems. Automating this part of access management can cut down manual errors and security risks considerably. It is all about keeping things smooth and efficient for everyone. So, not only potential access mishaps are avoided but also compliance and agility is maintained in operations. Win-win!

Automating provisioning and de-provisioning to Target systems is mandatory for new-age organizations as it is directly equivalent to cost reduction. Every organization is scared to consider automatic provisioning and spends most of its resources (person, system, and invaluable time) in performing manual operations ensuring the right access has been provisioned to requested users. This is primarily due to user based access requesting approach. When a proper IAM system along with ABAC/RBAC matrix are set and a clear approval mechanism is defined to ensure 4 eye principles are met. Auto-provisioning will reduce resource consumption drastically and improve the user experience to the utmost.

Better compliance posture for the organization since it becomes easier to implement controls like: 1. User Access Reviews (including Privileged Accesses) 2. Reduction of security breaches 3. Ease of implementing Access Control Protocols (RBAC) 4. Segregation of duties implementation

IAM provisioning and deprovisioning improve security, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, user experience, and reduce insider threat risks. It enhances user provisioning, workflow smoothing, and risk mitigation during mergers and acquisitions. It reduces human error, relieves IT staff, and handles access rights across platforms, improving audit trails and scalability.

While automation of IAM provisioning and deprovisioning are crucial, not all automation worth. We have seen many organizations tend to focus making it perfect or automating the bad processes which does not produce tangible outcome. For example, it does not make good sense to build an API to achieve full automation for a legacy apps that is used by merely 5% of the users. Or spending hard time on heavy customization to fit their current practice. Instead, we recommend 80/20 rules. Do the impact & risk assessment - is this mandatory? Is there any other option? does it worth the customization? Is this the right opportunity to optimize your current business process based on best practice? What is the advantage of adopting the new approach?

It is nearly impossible to maintain principles such as least-privilege and ABAC for applications without some form of IAM provisioning and deprovisioning. ERPs and legacy applications add complexity because their object models are typically not open or standardized. However, using SCIM gateways for integration can make it easier to read from and write to these applications, as well as extract the information needed to establish access review campaigns and SoD/SA (Segregation of Duties/Sensitive Access) checks.

Enabling the mangement to regulate and controlling the users access rights over the firm’s systems effectively specially for large number of users access large number of system , additionally effective recertification process

It's like building a fortress around your data! Here's why: Automatic access control: Granular access based on user roles and attributes ensures only authorized individuals reach specific systems, minimizing unauthorized access risks. Instant deprovisioning: When users leave or roles change, access is revoked across all integrated systems immediately, eliminating lingering "zombie accounts" that pose security threats. Compliance made easy: Automated processes enforce access policies consistently, simplifying adherence to data privacy regulations and internal security standards. This integrated approach strengthens your security posture and streamlines compliance efforts, keeping your data safe and sound.

Helps organizations comply with regulations and standards related to data security and privacy, ensures that only authorized users have access to systems, prevent security / data breaches and minimizes risk by controlling access to sensitive information.

A lot of cybersecurity programs talk about reducing risk and protecting the company, but with automated provisioning and SSO, you are doing that AND improving the end user experience. Employees will logically acknowledge the importance of antivirus, and casb, and forensic software, and the 20 other agents you load on their equipment, but they love SSO and automated provisioning! If your cyber program owns these technologies, a well timed announcement about a new streamlined access request process can help offset an announcement about the new MFA everyone has to register. Just make sure cybersecurity is in big bold letters on the announcement. Celebrate the initiatives that add security and make people's lives better!

O processo de provisionamento viabiliza o onboarding rapidamente, em conjunto com RBAC e pacote básico de acesso pode liberar os acessos básicos no dia zero, trazendo uma melhor experência ao usuário e ganho de produtividade.

Integrating IAM provisioning and deprovisioning with other systems and applications significantly improves user experience and productivity. Automation expedites user onboarding, granting swift access to necessary resources. During offboarding, instant revocation of access ensures a seamless transition. This streamlined process eliminates delays and enhances user satisfaction. Moreover, it empowers employees with timely and accurate access, boosting overall productivity. The integration optimizes the user journey, creating a positive and efficient digital experience.

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User experience is paramount in providing seamless access, especially with Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just Enough Access (JEA) principles which if done wrong impedes productivity both on end users and admin side. Solutions in this realm must prioritize frictionless experiences for the workforce, empowering them while maintaining continuous least privilege. By offering intuitive interfaces, streamlined processes, and responsive support, organizations can ensure that access provisioning aligns with user needs and business objectives, fostering productivity and security simultaneously.

Automation, automation, automation. Yes this will give you benefits in compliance, efficiency, etc. But the biggest thing this gives you is a standard. Meaning a standard way of creating accounts, changing access, deleting accounts. This means when something is done outside of the standard, it's easier to detect.This becomes a foundational piece into making IAM a key part of your security strategy, by being able to detect and respond to identity threats

1. Streamlined Processes: Integration automates the provisioning and deprovisioning of user accounts across systems. 2. Enhanced Security: Automated processes ensure that access rights are promptly granted or revoked, 3. Improved Compliance: Integration helps enforce consistent access ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements 4. Efficiency Gains 5. Centralized Management: Integration provides a centralized view of user identities and access rights across systems 6. Faster Onboarding/Offboarding: Automated provisioning accelerates onboarding for new employees, while deprovisioning promptly revokes access for departing users. 7. Auditing and Reporting:aiding in compliance audits and risk mitigation.

In my experience, integrating IAM with other systems and applications is a game-changer for user experience and productivity. It's like removing roadblocks and handing users magic keys! Here's how: Seamless onboarding: New users get instant access to needed resources without waiting for manual approvals, boosting their productivity from day one. Single sign-on: Users skip juggling multiple logins, saving time and reducing frustration. Automated access updates: Role changes automatically reflect across systems, ensuring users always have the right permissions, not more, not less. This integrated approach keeps users focused on their work, not administrative hassles, leading to happier and more productive teams.

You can create a central hub of policy, governance, and enforcement of identity security. With identity orchestration, organizations can automate the management of their legacy IAM and ITSM systems and eliminate silos.

Consider the importance of flexibility & scalability in IAM integration strategy. As organization evolves, new systems & applications may come into play, requiring integration with IAM solution. Design an integration architecture with flexibility in mind, allowing for easy expansion and adaptation to accommodate future technological advancements or business growth. Additionally, consider scenarios where legacy systems or applications might pose integration challenges; having adaptable solutions or alternative methods (connectors/middleware) can bridge these gaps effectively. Prioritize a comprehensive testing & validation process when integrating systems to ensure functionality, data accuracy & security across all integrated platforms.