IDaaS-based IGA: The Better IAM Now, for Every Type of Business

Martin Kuppinger

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In the past years, IDaaS (Identity as a Service) has increasingly become the new normal. It provides a standardized, rapid-to-deploy approach on IAM (Identity and Access Management). It enables every type of organization, including medium-sized/mid-market businesses, to quickly move to a better IAM. Based on standards, with simplified customization, and efficient maintenance, it allows to serve the security and regulatory requirement needs with a quick time-to-value.

Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) is central to Identity & Access Management (IAM) and is crucial for organizations to enhance administrative efficiency, regulatory compliance, and deliver smooth user experiences. Previously complex to deploy and manage, IGA has evolved with Identity as a Service (IDaaS), making it accessible to medium-sized and smaller businesses. IDaaS offers simplified deployments, reduced operational costs, and faster implementation of a Zero Trust architecture by centralizing IAM responsibilities. AI and Machine Learning further simplify managing user access entitlements, while proper planning remains critical for success. SailPoint's Identity Platform, featuring extensive AI and machine-learning capabilities, offers a comprehensive IDaaS solution that addresses all major IGA challenges effectively.

IDaaS reduces the deployment complexity of IGA, allowing for faster operationalization.
IDaaS facilitates continuous updates and immediate patch deployments through isolated custom code.
Proper IGA processes reduce audit workloads by efficiently handling entitlement reviews.
The least privilege principle enforced by IGA increases security and compliance.
AI and ML capabilities in IDaaS help manage the complexity of role and entitlement definitions.
SCIM is becoming a standard for connecting IGA to target applications, reducing integration complexity.
SailPoint's IDaaS includes lifecycle management, compliance management, and AI-driven identity features.
SailPoint offers extended access management features, including SaaS and cloud access management.
IDaaS-based IGA implementations are operational within weeks rather than months.
Modern IDaaS solutions favor configuration over coding, improving update stability.

"IGA is a must-have capability for organizations, not only for achieving regulatory compliance and enhancing administrative efficiency but also for supporting the business in implementing convenient user journeys."
"IDaaS helps in speeding up the Zero Trust journey, with IGA helping in enforcing a least privilege principle and managing the entitlements used for verifying whether access can be granted."
"AI-driven Identity combines several of the newer additions to the SailPoint portfolio, all backed by AI/ML technology."
"Modern IDaaS solutions increasingly benefit from AI/ML capabilities that augment users in dealing with the complex challenges in managing access entitlements."
"Defining responsibilities and a TOM are at the core of the preparation needed for a successful IDaaS deployment."
"IDaaS solutions take away a lot of the inherent complexity of IGA and simplify IGA adoption for organizations of all sizes."
"IDaaS deployments are simpler but still require proper planning to succeed."
"Having proper IGA processes in place reduces the workload for performing audits and complying with regulations."
"SailPoint's Identity Platform provides a broad range of capabilities covering all areas of IGA, and adding modern features such as leading-edge AI/ML support."
"The main recommendation thus is simple: Start evaluating IDaaS solutions today and start planning your journey towards IDaaS today."

Start evaluating and planning for IDaaS solutions to modernize or implement IGA.
Clearly define responsibilities between IDaaS providers, system integrators, and internal teams.
Develop a Target Operating Model (TOM) to map out these responsibilities.
Utilize standard processes from IDaaS and adapt only where necessary.
Plan customization approaches with an emphasis on configuration and API isolation.
Realistically plan deployment timelines and target application integrations.
Leverage AI capabilities to simplify entitlement management practices.
Prioritize a phased roll-out to manage expectations and feasibility.
Ensure continuous review and documentation of IGA processes.
Maintain simple, policy-based access controls to alleviate complexity in role management.

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IGA has transitioned from a technical necessity to a strategic business enabler.
IDaaS simplifies the complex nature of IGA, making it accessible to a broader range of organizations.
AI/ML integration in IDaaS enhances the management of user access entitlements.
Proper planning, including clear responsibility definitions and operating models, is essential for successful IDaaS deployment.
SailPoint's platform is a comprehensive, AI-powered IDaaS solution that addresses modern IGA needs effectively.

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