IAM ensures proper access control for users and devices in an organization, protecting resources from unauthorized access.
This requirements table for Workforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) products clearly outlines the key features and functionalities considered when evaluating vendors. We include Authentication, Authorization, User Provisioning, Single Sign-On, Compliance, Auditability, Scalability, Integration, User Experience, Security, Identity Lifecycle, Policy Management and Analytics.
Other important considerations may include the level of technical support offered, the availability of detailed documentation and developer resources, and pricing and licensing options. Customize these requirements in Taloflow and get expert ratings for 15 different vendors against all of the features in the table below, including None.
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| Must enable delegated administration | The platform should allow delegated administration to distribute administrative tasks and responsibilities across different users or groups. |
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| Must enable single sign-on functionality | The system should provide single sign-on (SSO) capabilities to allow users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials. |
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| Must enforce policy-based access control | The system should implement policy-based access control to manage access rights based on predefined policies and rules. |
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| Must have adaptive authentication mechanisms | The platform should implement adaptive authentication to adjust security measures based on user behavior and context. |
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| Must have multi-factor authentication capabilities | The system should support multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance security by requiring multiple forms of verification before granting access. |
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| Must implement role-based access control | The tool should provide role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions based on their roles within the organization. |
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| Must include user behavior analytics | The tool should incorporate user behavior analytics to detect anomalies and potential security threats based on user activity patterns. |
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| Must integrate with third-party applications | The platform should support integration with third-party applications to extend its functionality and interoperability. |
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| Must manage entitlements effectively | The platform should offer entitlement management features to control and track user access rights and permissions across the organization. |
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| Must manage identity lifecycle | The platform should support identity lifecycle management to handle the creation, maintenance, and deletion of user identities. |
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| Must offer audit and compliance reporting | The system should provide audit and compliance reporting features to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. |
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| Must provide privileged access management | The system should implement privileged access management (PAM) to control and monitor access to critical systems and data by privileged users. |
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| Must support cloud-based identity management | The tool should enable cloud-based identity management to facilitate secure access to cloud resources and applications. |
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| Must support dynamic authorization | The tool should provide dynamic authorization capabilities to adjust access permissions in real-time based on changing conditions. |
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| Must support federated identity management | The system should facilitate federated identity management to allow users to access resources across different domains using a single identity. |
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| Must support various authentication options | The platform should enable various options to allow users to access systems. |
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