Understanding the Value of Upgrading to Cloud-Based Identity Security

The modern enterprise is constantly evolving to meet consumer demands, employee expectations, and industry trends, with cloud-based technology playing a key role in this transformation. Effective identity security is necessary to manage and secure access for employees, contractors, and non-human identities across the organization. Cloud-based identity security solutions offer flexibility, scalability, and improved security compared to on-premises systems, integrating machine learning and AI for managing identity security effectively. SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is highlighted as a robust, AI-powered SaaS-based solution offering scalability, flexibility, and business efficiency. This includes benefits like lower cost of ownership, automated onboarding/offboarding, governance, and seamless integration. The document emphasizes migrating from on-premises to cloud-based systems to meet modern security requirements, highlighting the advantages and the best practices for migration. With SailPoint’s Identity Security Cloud, businesses can achieve stronger security, data insights, and easier management of identities, whether human or non-human, across a hybrid IT environment. The whitepaper also includes a free upgrade assessment for existing customers to transition to cloud-based identity security with SailPoint.

• On-premises solutions incur higher costs for maintenance and updates and require dedicated teams.
• AI-driven automation can significantly reduce time and cost in identity processes.
• Cloud-based identity security solutions can lower IT helpdesk operating costs.
• SailPoint Identity Security Cloud uses AI to automate the management of user access throughout their lifecycle.
• Not all cloud-based identity solutions offer the same level of security or operational efficiency.
• Cloud-based identity security facilitates faster deployment and feature adoption.
• SailPoint Identity Security Cloud provides a centralized management for user identities across hybrid IT environments.
• Continuous releases and enterprise-grade security contribute to SailPoint’s SaaS platform benefits.
• The SailPoint Identity Security Cloud upgrade assessment is complimentary and takes four weeks.
• The Identity Security Cloud can reduce total cost of ownership by 10-30%.

• "Comprehensive identity security solutions are required to discover, manage, and secure access for all identity types across the entire organization."
• "AI-driven insights ensure that each identity has the access needed to do their job – no more, no less."
• "Cloud-based identity security can provide access control and governance with great flexibility and agility."
• "SaaS-based identity security management facilitates organizational transformation."
• "Organizations must identify their requirements with clear objectives before starting the process of migration."
• "Cloud-based solutions are not completely immune to potential risks; hence additional security measures should be implemented."
• "The transition to cloud-based identity security is not just about technology but a strategic alignment."
• "SailPoint’s Identity Security Cloud leverages AI and machine learning to deliver strong features around intelligence, frictionless automation, and comprehensive integration."
• "Choose the cloud-based identity security provider that matches your business requirements."
• "Continuous releases and enterprise-grade security are key benefits of SailPoint’s SaaS platform."