Don’t allow outdated Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) to hinder your security, compliance, and growth.
To protect data from unauthorised access in 2025 and beyond, organisations must embrace Identity Governance & Administration (IGA). However, conventional IGA solutions often prove unsuitable for most businesses. As companies strive to secure their data while maintaining a competitive edge, the stakes are incredibly high. With a surge in identity-based attacks, organisations require efficient management of their complex IT environments to ensure that only the right individuals have access to the appropriate resources. IGA provides effective access control and automates essential governance tasks. Lifecycle management ensures that users receive the exact privileges needed for their current roles, eliminating the challenges associated with manual on/offboarding. Self-service requests and approvals enable delegation of access decisions, freeing up helpdesk resources while keeping administrators informed.
Despite the benefits, the implementation of IGA solutions can be time-consuming and challenging. Conventional IGA systems are often difficult to set up, presenting a significant barrier to streamlined governance. To govern access across various systems, an IGA solution must connect to the diverse applications and platforms within an organisation’s IT environment. This process is not straightforward, as legacy solutions typically come with basic plugins that serve as connectors. The actual integrations are built from the ground up during the setup phase, requiring extensive planning, meetings, and custom coding. While this approach allows for customisation to meet specific needs, it often results in wasted hours on basic interactions, such as data mappings and workflows for new accounts. Consequently, organisations may face delays in implementation and increased costs, with some setups taking years to yield results. Although scripts and custom code can be necessary in large enterprise environments, most organisations do not require such extensive customisation.
Categories: Identity Governance & Administration, Security Posture Improvement, Legacy IGA Challenges
Tags: Identity Governance, Administration, Data Security, Access Control, Lifecycle Management, Self-Service Requests, Separation of Duties, Access Reviews, Compliance, Legacy Solutions