Identity as a Service
WORLD OF IDENTITY AS A SERVICE
Ensure a user is who they claim to be and then grant access to applications once the user has been authorised.
IDENTITY VERIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION
Identity as a Service (IDaaS) allows an organisation to let a specialised third-party vendor manage the operational nuts and bolts of an identity and access management solution, saving administrative overhead for the organization because there is no longer a need to manage infrastructure, provide security, install and upgrade software, back up data, etc. IDaaS offers a scalable IAM solution that accelerates digital transformation while reducing cost and risk.
Five key capabilities are required to make enterprise IDaaS solutions possible:
Single Sign-on (SSO): With single sign-on employees, partners and customers obtain easy, fast and secure access to all SaaS, mobile and enterprise applications with a single authentication using corporate credentials.
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA): MFA typically includes adaptive authentication methods—options to step up as risk increases based on situational changes, user behavior or application sensitivity.
Access Security: Access security is policy-based access management for applications and APIs to enhance security beyond SSO.
Directory: While most enterprises prefer to integrate IDaaS with their existing user stores, they may use a cloud directory, especially to support customers and/or partners.
Provisioning: Through integration connectors like SCIM provisioning to both on-premises and cloud applications. User data can also be synced with web and enterprise applications.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Eliminate cost and complexity
IDaaS solutions help businesses avoid capital equipment expenses, simplify ongoing IT operations, and free up IT staff to focus on core business initiatives.
Accelerate time-to-value
Businesses can deploy IDaaS solutions quickly and easily, with little or no on-premises technology to procure, install, or configure.
Reduce risks
IDaaS solutions strengthen security by eliminating risky password management practices and by reducing vulnerabilities and attack surfaces.
Improve user experiences
IDaaS offerings improve user satisfaction by eliminating password fatigue and allowing users to access all their applications in a consistent manner, using a single set of credentials.