Zero Trust Identity
Ensure the right people access the right resources at the right time
Identity & Access Management (IAM) establishes and enforces who can access what, when, and how. Our IAM practice designs and implements identity governance, authentication, authorization, and privilege management solutions that enforce least privilege while enabling business productivity.
Compliance Frameworks
Overview
IAM encompasses the policies, processes, and technologies that manage digital identities and control access to organizational resources. It includes authentication (verifying identity), authorization (granting permissions), federation (cross-domain identity), and lifecycle management (provisioning through deprovisioning).
Compromised credentials are the #1 attack vector, involved in 50% of all breaches. Overprivileged accounts and orphaned access create massive attack surfaces. Without robust IAM, organizations cannot enforce least privilege, detect unauthorized access, or prove compliance.
Programs
Implement identity lifecycle management with automated provisioning, access reviews, and certification campaigns. Ensure every identity has appropriate access with full audit trails.
Secure, manage, and audit privileged account usage. Includes credential vaulting, session recording, just-in-time access, and automatic password rotation for administrative accounts.
Deploy and manage MFA across all authentication points including web applications, VPN, cloud services, and workstation logins. Supports FIDO2, biometric, and mobile push methods.
Implement SSO across enterprise applications with SAML, OAuth, and OIDC federation. Reduce password fatigue while maintaining strong authentication controls.
Automate periodic access reviews with manager and risk-owner certification campaigns. Ensure access remains appropriate throughout employment and after role changes.
Services included
Methodology
Discover and catalog all identities, entitlements, and access patterns.
Design target IAM architecture with governance and control frameworks.
Deploy IAM platforms and integrate with existing infrastructure.
Operate IAM programs with continuous governance and improvement.
Process
Map all identity sources, applications, and access patterns across the enterprise.
Identity landscape assessment reportMap all identity sources, applications, and access patterns across the enterprise.
Identity landscape assessment reportIdentify access risks, overprivileged accounts, and governance gaps.
IAM risk assessment with prioritized findingsIdentify access risks, overprivileged accounts, and governance gaps.
IAM risk assessment with prioritized findingsDesign IAM architecture with platform selection and integration planning.
IAM architecture design documentDesign IAM architecture with platform selection and integration planning.
IAM architecture design documentDeploy and configure IAM platforms with initial integrations.
Configured and tested IAM infrastructureDeploy and configure IAM platforms with initial integrations.
Configured and tested IAM infrastructurePhased rollout of IAM capabilities with user and administrator training.
Deployed IAM capabilities with trained usersPhased rollout of IAM capabilities with user and administrator training.
Deployed IAM capabilities with trained usersRun ongoing access reviews, monitor privileged sessions, and maintain compliance.
Monthly IAM governance reportsRun ongoing access reviews, monitor privileged sessions, and maintain compliance.
Monthly IAM governance reportsDeliverables
Comprehensive architecture documentation including identity flows, integration points, and security controls.
Assessment of identity-related risks including overprivileged accounts, orphaned access, and MFA gaps.
Periodic access review results with certification evidence for compliance audits.
Analysis of privileged accounts with usage patterns, access levels, and monitoring coverage.
Identity and access management policies, standards, and procedures documentation.
Real-time metrics for authentication events, access requests, and governance compliance.
Benefits
Least-privilege access and MFA dramatically reduce credential-based attack vectors.
Automated provisioning and SSO reduce administrative overhead and improve user productivity.
Automated access reviews and audit trails demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Vault-based credential management and session monitoring prevent privileged account abuse.
Identity-centric security provides the foundation for zero trust architecture implementation.
SSO and modern authentication improve user experience while strengthening security.
Metrics
Engagement Formats
Evaluate current IAM posture, identify risks, and develop improvement roadmap.
Deploy and configure IAM platforms with initial application integrations.
Ongoing identity governance operations including access reviews and privileged access monitoring.
FAQ
Contact
Speak with a lead security engineer about scope, timeline, and what success looks like for your assessment.
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