by Rebeca | Nov 19, 2024 | News, soffid
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses need more than just security—they need solutions that drive operational efficiency, reduce risks, and provide a clear return on investment (ROI). According to Brian Guthrie, Research Director at Gartner, Soffid IAM delivers measurable business outcomes by improving identity management processes while optimizing security and compliance.
1. Measurable ROI Through Operational Efficiency
One of the key advantages of Soffid IAM is its ability to streamline identity governance by integrating Identity Governance (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Authentication Management (AM) into a single platform. This eliminates the need for multiple disconnected tools, significantly reducing administrative overhead and manual effort.
By automating identity lifecycle management, such as user provisioning, access requests, and privilege management, Soffid IAM not only boosts productivity but also minimizes the risk of human error, which can often lead to costly security breaches.
Brian Guthrie notes that these efficiency improvements lead to significant cost savings. “Soffid IAM helps businesses reduce operational costs by automating identity management tasks, freeing up IT teams to focus on higher-value activities,” Guthrie says.
2. Compliance and Risk Mitigation
In industries such as financial services, healthcare, and government, regulatory compliance is a top concern. Soffid IAM simplifies compliance processes by automating audits, ensuring that security policies are enforced consistently across the organization. By centralizing identity management, Soffid provides businesses with comprehensive audit trails and reporting capabilities, making it easier to demonstrate compliance with standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
“Soffid’s platform not only strengthens security but also reduces the risks associated with non-compliance, which can result in severe penalties,” Guthrie explains.
3. Scalability for Growing Enterprises
As businesses expand, their identity management needs grow increasingly complex. Soffid IAM is designed to scale effortlessly, whether managing thousands or millions of identities across multiple regions and platforms. This scalability ensures that businesses can continue to operate efficiently as their identity governance needs evolve.
Guthrie highlights that scalability is a critical factor for companies looking for long-term ROI. “By investing in Soffid IAM, businesses can future-proof their identity management infrastructure without the need for costly overhauls as they grow.”
4. Future-Proofing Through Innovation
A major differentiator of Soffid IAM is its commitment to continuous innovation. The platform evolves alongside emerging security threats and regulatory changes, ensuring that businesses are always equipped with the latest tools and strategies to protect their digital assets.
As Brian Guthrie points out, Soffid IAM offers not only a robust solution for today’s identity management challenges but also a future-ready platform that will adapt to the evolving needs of businesses in the years to come.
Ready to discover how Soffid IAM can transform your identity governance strategy? Request a personalized demo today here.
by Rebeca | Nov 13, 2024 | News, soffid
As organizations continue to face increasingly complex identity management challenges, Soffid IAM has emerged as a flexible and scalable solution that addresses both current and future needs. In his evaluation, Brian Guthrie, Research Director at Gartner, emphasizes several key factors that position Soffid IAM as a leading solution for the future of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA).
1. Built for the Future of Identity Management
The rapidly changing landscape of cybersecurity and identity management requires solutions that can adapt to new challenges. Soffid IAM is designed to meet these demands by providing a platform that is both scalable and adaptable. Whether managing remote workforces, cloud infrastructure, or a hybrid environment, Soffid IAM offers the flexibility needed to evolve alongside your business.
Brian Guthrie notes that Soffid IAM is particularly well-suited for handling the increasing complexity of identity management, offering businesses a solution that not only addresses current challenges but is also built to support emerging trends like Zero Trust architecture and cloud security.
2. Scalability to Meet Enterprise Needs
One of Soffid IAM’s key strengths is its ability to scale effortlessly to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes. According to Brian Guthrie, the platform’s architecture is designed to handle the identity management requirements of both large enterprises and mid-sized companies, making it a versatile solution for businesses undergoing digital transformation.
As businesses grow, their identity management infrastructure must be able to expand seamlessly. Soffid IAM offers that capability, ensuring organizations can manage identities across multiple regions, platforms, and devices without compromising performance or security.
3. Supporting Emerging Security Trends: Zero Trust and Cloud Security
With the increasing adoption of cloud-based technologies and remote work models, businesses are shifting toward more secure architectures such as Zero Trust, which requires continuous verification of users and devices. Soffid IAM supports this model by enabling businesses to implement Zero Trust principles, verifying identities, monitoring access, and reducing risk across the entire organization.
Additionally, Soffid IAM is designed to secure complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring that businesses can protect their digital assets and sensitive data even in the most challenging infrastructures.
4. Future-Proofing Through Continuous Innovation
Soffid IAM is committed to continuous innovation, staying ahead of the latest trends in identity management and cybersecurity. With ongoing research and development, Soffid ensures its platform is always equipped with the tools and strategies needed to address both current and future challenges.
As Brian Guthrie highlights, Soffid IAM’s future-ready approach ensures that businesses can confidently manage their digital identities, even as the cybersecurity landscape evolves.
Learn how Soffid IAM can help you stay ahead of identity management challenges.
by Rebeca | Nov 5, 2024 | Ciberseguridad, Customer, iam, PAM, soffid
In today’s fast-evolving security landscape, financial institutions must meet strict regulatory requirements, such as PCI-DSS certification, to ensure the protection of sensitive data. Recently, Soffid IAM had the opportunity to assist a finance client in achieving PCI-DSS compliance by implementing a robust Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution. Here, we explore the challenges, solutions, and outcomes of this rapid, three-week project.
Project Scope and Goals
The finance sector customer needed to enhance security across their network infrastructure, specifically by:
- Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for secure access.
- Implementing session recording for accountability.
- Supporting a variety of devices, including:
- Windows and Linux servers
- Backbone routers
- Basic network switches
- Critical management applications
This broad device range required a flexible approach to integrate different protocols and technologies, ensuring the new security measures aligned with their existing infrastructure.
Implementing a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Solution
To facilitate user access while enhancing security, we deployed an MFA solution that allowed users to self-register their MFA devices. By integrating with Active Directory, end users could verify themselves using their AD password, simplifying and expediting the enrollment process.
Addressing Legacy Application Access
One significant challenge was securing legacy applications. While some applications supported SAML or OpenID Connect protocols, others did not, requiring alternative solutions:
- For SAML and OpenID-Compatible Applications: We configured Soffid’s identity provider to offer MFA, ensuring a consistent and secure login experience.
- For Non-Compatible Applications: We deployed a web single-sign-on module, acting as a reverse proxy, to connect legacy applications to the identity provider via SAML. This setup enabled seamless user authentication without modifying the application itself.
Securing Server and Network Access
To secure access to various network devices, we used Soffid’s PAM launch server, which allows MFA-based access:
- For Windows and Linux Servers: The PAM server enabled secure access via RDP for Windows and SSH for Linux servers.
- For Backbone Routers: TACACS+ MFA was configured to support any TACACS+-compatible device, which enabled fast configuration for IOS routers and switches.
- For Basic Switches: As these switches lacked TACACS+ support and used a web-based management interface, we employed Soffid’s browser-in-browser PAM addon, providing administrators with secure browser sessions that supported recording and monitoring.
Just-in-Time Permissions for Testing Environments
To meet the customer’s needs for dynamic access in their development environments, we implemented just-in-time (JIT) permissions. This feature allowed testers and developers access to necessary systems while ensuring these privileges were automatically revoked after the testing period, minimizing exposure to security risks.
Key Challenges Overcome
Throughout this project, several complex challenges were addressed:
- Integrating Legacy Applications without altering their core login processes.
- Supporting Simple Switches through innovative browser-based access solutions.
- Implementing Just-in-Time Permissions within a diverse technological landscape.
Results Achieved
Within the short timeframe of three weeks, the Soffid team delivered a powerful solution that achieved PCI-DSS compliance for the customer. Key benefits included:
- Enhanced Security through MFA across all critical systems.
- Increased Monitoring capabilities on vital assets, helping ensure accountability and compliance.
- Reduced Risk Exposure by removing unnecessary permissions for development and testing environments.
This case study demonstrates Soffid IAM’s expertise in delivering adaptable and effective PAM solutions, even in complex and mixed technology environments like the finance sector. With a flexible, integrated approach, we were able to meet our client’s stringent security requirements on time and within scope, further reinforcing Soffid’s commitment to providing industry-leading security solutions.
by Rebeca | Oct 23, 2024 | Release, soffid
As cybersecurity threats grow more sophisticated, the need for robust Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions has never been more critical. In the latest 2024 Gartner Market Guide for IGA, Soffid IAM once again stands out as a recommended vendor, recognized for its comprehensive and integrated approach to identity governance.
But what exactly makes Soffid IAM a standout in Gartner’s eyes? Below, we explore the key strengths highlighted in the report that have propelled Soffid IAM to the forefront of the Identity and Access Management (IAM) market.
1. Converged IAM Capabilities: One Unified Platform
Gartner emphasizes Soffid IAM’s ability to converge multiple IAM functionalities into a single platform. Soffid integrates Identity Governance (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Access Management (AM), and Single Sign-On (SSO), providing businesses with an all-in-one solution that simplifies identity management processes while ensuring high-level security.
This convergence reduces the complexity of managing multiple tools and allows organizations to govern identities, manage privileged access, and authenticate users seamlessly—whether on-premises or in the cloud.
2. Scalability for Enterprises of All Sizes
Another major factor that sets Soffid IAM apart is its scalability. Gartner notes that Soffid IAM is flexible enough to meet the needs of both small to mid-sized companies and large enterprises. Whether managing a few thousand users or millions, Soffid IAM’s platform adapts to the organization’s size without compromising security or performance.
For organizations undergoing digital transformation or rapid growth, Soffid IAM provides the flexibility and scalability to expand their identity governance infrastructure as they evolve.
3. SaaS and On-Premise Support
Modern businesses often operate in hybrid environments, combining on-premise systems with cloud-based solutions. Soffid IAM offers both SaaS and on-premise deployment options, ensuring that businesses can implement the platform based on their specific infrastructure needs.
With Soffid’s identity orchestration capabilities, companies can seamlessly integrate the platform into their existing ecosystems using out-of-the-box (OOTB) connectors, minimizing disruption and ensuring a smooth transition.
4. Advanced Security and Compliance Features
In industries where security and regulatory compliance are paramount—such as financial services, healthcare, and government—Soffid IAM delivers critical features to ensure data protection and regulatory adherence. These include:
- Identity registration for non-employees, such as contractors or temporary staff.
- Secrets management and Segregation of Duties (SOD) to prevent conflicts of interest.
- CIEM (Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management), which enables businesses to securely manage access in cloud environments.
5. Cost-Effective and Future-Ready
Finally, Gartner highlights the cost-effectiveness of Soffid IAM. The platform’s consolidated pricing model allows businesses to access advanced IAM capabilities without overspending. At the same time, Soffid’s continuous investment in research and development ensures that the platform remains future-ready, equipped to handle emerging cybersecurity challenges and evolving regulatory requirements.
Learn how Soffid IAM can elevate your identity governance strategy.
by Rebeca | Oct 15, 2024 | Customer, cybersecurity, iam
Digital transformation in identity and access management (IAM) has become crucial for businesses navigating the complex challenges of modern IT environments. This success story illustrates how Soffid IAM enabled a traditional company to streamline its operations, improve security, and enhance user experience through a comprehensive identity management strategy.
The Challenge: Managing Complex, Legacy Systems
In 2018, a traditional company with a diverse and intricate IT landscape—spanning Windows servers, Linux servers, iSeries platforms, and legacy applications—was facing growing complexity in managing identities. The organization struggled with onboarding new employees, deactivating users upon their departure, and managing the countless permissions required throughout the lifecycle of each identity. The high operational cost and lack of automation were pressing challenges that required an innovative solution.
Soffid IAM’s Approach: A Converged Identity Platform
Soffid stepped in to simplify and unify the company’s identity management processes through its converged IAM platform. The initial phase focused on classic identity governance:
- Automated Identity Lifecycle Management: Soffid connected the organization’s payroll system to act as the authoritative identity source, automating the creation and deactivation of employee identities.
- Self-Service Portal: A portal with user-friendly interfaces and automated workflows was established, empowering employees to manage their own permissions and external identities without constant administrative involvement.
This first step connected nearly 40 applications to the Soffid identity governance system, reducing manual effort and increasing operational efficiency.
Adapting to New Challenges: Remote Work and Security
By 2020, the global shift to remote work prompted the organization to enhance its user experience and improve security. Soffid’s converged platform allowed for a seamless integration of identity governance and access management in two critical steps:
- Unifying User Authentication: Soffid enabled the configuration of an identity provider with SAML and OpenID-Connect protocols, streamlining the process of authenticating users across critical applications.
- Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Soffid simplified the adoption of MFA across the organization. Employees were provided with options such as SMS and mobile app authentication, ensuring secure access to both applications and desktops.
This approach provided robust, flexible security without compromising user experience, making it easier for remote workers to securely access essential systems.
Scaling Up: Implementing Privileged Access Management (PAM)
In 2022, the organization took its security efforts a step further by testing Soffid’s Privileged Access Management (PAM) module. The aim was to protect critical resources and monitor high-privilege access with advanced security measures. Over two years, Soffid’s PAM solution was fully deployed, covering:
- System Coverage: Windows, Linux, iSeries, and critical applications such as SAP R/3.
- User Access Control: Internal users gained direct access to the PAM solution, while external customers were granted access to specific resources during business hours, with an approval-based workflow for sensitive actions.
The PAM solution added another layer of security by controlling, tracking, and protecting access to the company’s most critical assets.
Looking Ahead: Automation and Efficiency
Today, the company continues to evolve its identity management strategy with Soffid by configuring automated responses to common security incidents. This automation enhances operational efficiency and ensures proactive threat mitigation.
Why Soffid IAM Stands Out:
- Converged IAM Solution: Soffid integrates identity governance, access management, and privileged access into a single, cohesive platform, reducing costs and improving security.
- Future-Proof Flexibility: As the company’s needs evolved, Soffid’s platform was able to scale and adapt, ensuring it could meet both immediate and long-term goals.
- Operational Efficiency: With automated workflows and a self-service portal, Soffid significantly reduced administrative overhead and the time required to manage identities.
Soffid’s journey with this organization demonstrates the power of a unified IAM platform that goes beyond identity management to create lasting value for businesses navigating complex IT environments.
Takeaway: Identity management isn’t a one-time project—it’s a journey that requires flexibility, scalability, and continuous improvement. With Soffid IAM, organizations are empowered to streamline operations, enhance security, and stay ahead of the evolving challenges in today’s digital landscape.
Would you like to learn how Soffid IAM can drive transformation in your organization? Contact us today or request a demo to explore how we can support your identity management needs.
