Increasing digitisation for big organisations typically leads to more devices, stakeholders, and users connecting to the system from multiple locations, resulting in vast amounts of data spread across multiple cloud or on-premise environments. But before users can access any secure data, they must go through identity authentication and authorization journeys to keep systems and data safe. 

While technology is meant to improve efficiency for these organisations, it can pose significant challenges in securing user identities and access. Providing users with unnecessary or excessive access to systems, data, or applications has increased security risks, especially in the face of growing cyber threats. The principle of least privilege access is fundamental to securing an enterprise As more people opt for a hybrid work model, these security challenges will likely multiply. Remotely accessing systems using personal devices or internet connection networks increase risks and threats significantly. Moreover, the rise in organisations’ online presence has further contributed to the increase in their attack surface. 

Such vulnerability can leave the entire organisation open to cyberattacks and data breaches. Growing organisations with complex IT systems require robust security components and measures to manage user access and identities effectively. While solutions abound, implementing them can come at a higher cost. 

A solid workforce IAM & IGA platform is required to protect the citizen and customer data that you hold and manage. Without such an IAM & IGA platform maintaining and enforcing the least privilege access principle gets unnecessarily complicated. 

Enhanced and Converged Identity and Access Management and Governance is the Key to Increased Protection 

To effectively manage potential risks, organisations require a comprehensive and sustainable technological solution that enables interoperability. Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) offer superior digital experiences while ensuring proper and secure identification, access control and governance of large numbers of users. 

Sound governance of Identity and Access Management (IAM) enables employees and individuals to gain and maintain secure access to their organisational systems and data. It is the bedrock on which other technologies are built to enhance and increase the functionality of existing infrastructure and systems. 

Evolutionary methods like passwordless authentication of users now work on modern architectures that leverage private-key cryptography, decentralised architectures, and biometrics. Sophisticated IGA and IAM systems enable security personnel to monitor staff security, access, and usage effectively. These systems ensure that only authorised user accounts have access to the appropriate systems and can also detect intrusions and prevent unlawful access. 

Enhance User Experience 

AI makes the workforce experience seamless, easy, and fast without compromising system and data security. It does not require any specific expertise and is available on their chosen device. A good IAM ensures enhanced user experience, especially when infused with AI. 

Higher Workforce Productivity Level 

Streamlining governance and identity, and access management translate to tremendous reductions in operational costs. Furthermore, automation reduces the time IT staff spends on administrative tasks and allows them to devote time to other more strategic tasks. 

Reduce Operational Costs 

Automated identity administration and governance eliminate the need for labour-intensive and repetitive processes such as access requests, access certifications, password management and provisioning. 

Strengthen Security 

The threat of compromised security and compromised identities is growing daily. Automating the management and monitoring of user identification and access eliminates guesswork, policy violations and weak controls. 

Improve Compliance 

Automation of identity governance and administration ensures organisational compliance with privacy regulatory requirements. It protects people’s data and identity from criminals and indiscreet individuals. The system also ensures that there is a uniform and consistent application of rules to all individuals. 

OpenGov Asia is pleased to invite you to an exclusive OpenGov Breakfast Insight where the latest benefits of identity access management and governance will be discussed. This event is by invitation only and will be an interactive session with decision-makers from Singapore’s public, education, and healthcare sectors.