What is identity & access management services?

Identity management refers to the set of processes, policies, and technologies that enable organizations to manage and secure the digital identities of users, devices, and applications. Identity management ensures that only authorized individuals or entities can access sensitive resources and data while enabling efficient and user-friendly access for legitimate users.

Is identity management part of cybersecurity?

Yes, identity management is an integral part of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is a broad term that encompasses various technologies and practices that protect digital assets from unauthorized access, theft, or damage. Identity management is critical to cybersecurity because it enables organizations to manage user identities, authenticate users, authorize access, and monitor user activity to detect and prevent security threats.

What is an example of identity management?

One example of identity management is multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA is a security mechanism requiring users to provide two or more authentication factors to access a system or application. Authentication factors can be something the user knows (such as a password or PIN), something the user has (such as a smart card or token), or something the user is (such as biometrics). By using MFA, organizations can increase security by requiring users to provide additional authentication beyond a password.

What are the 4 components of IAM?

The four components of IAM (Identity and Access Management) is Identity management, which includes the processes and technologies for managing the digital identities of users, devices, and applications, including identity creation, authentication, and lifecycle management. Access management is responsible for operations and technologies controlling access to digital resources, including access control policies, authorization rules, and enforcement mechanisms. The third component is directory services that enclose the technologies for storing and managing user and device identity information, such as LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directories. The final component is identity governance, including processes and technologies for managing identity-related risks, such as access certification, policy enforcement, and audit trails.

Identity and Access Management Services

Mitigate security risks, protect data and control access, while still providing a convenient and intuitive user experience.

Identity and access management services enhance cybersecurity

In a digital age, where cybersecurity and identity management are some of the biggest challenges companies face, a trustworthy partner can shield you against security threats and develop forward-thinking solutions that evolve with your business.

In addition to integrating Identity Management Systems, we help manage security systems and conduct comprehensive security audits. With years of cybersecurity experience, our team of developers and engineers can ensure your customers’ safety and secure your business.

Our identity and access management services tailored to your needs

Integrate Identity Management Systems

Benefit from a fully customized Identity Management System tailored to your requirements or integrate an established, out-of-the-box solution – like Single Sign On (SSO), multi-factor authentication, enterprise authenticator chains and strong authorization for sensitive data sharing.

Manage security systems

Integrate reliable security management systems that are dedicated to physical security access control and manage a complex physical security ecosystem holistically from one central, easy-to-use console.

Oversee digital services & platform audits

Detect bottlenecks, weaknesses and vulnerabilities in your microservices and optimize and protect your architecture. Implement essential architectural guidelines and key recommendations for future deployments of your digital services.

Apply Self Sovereign Identity (SSI) using blockchain

Leverage blockchain technology to guarantee the authenticity of data and change your identity and credential management model from a centralized client-server to a decentralized peer-to-peer model.

Incorporate new systems and modernize legacy solutions

Encrypt logs, manage system communication and integration and handle architectural refactoring – with all security aspects taken care of during integration. Delegate authentication and authorization to sidecar with a Mesh architecture approach and eliminate redundant code from your apps.

Conduct thorough security audits

Verify your web app’s secure coding requirements, check for exposure and protect your company and clients against security exploitation. Adhere to the highest security practices and standards like OWASP guidelines while improving SDLCs by adding SAST, DAST and IAST technologies to your pipeline.

Integrate Identity Management Systems

Apply Self Sovereign Identity (SSI) using blockchain

Leverage blockchain technology to guarantee the authenticity of data and change your identity and credential management model from a centralized client-server to a decentralized peer-to-peer model.

Manage security systems

The value we deliver

Trustworthy and experienced security experts

Our team of developers, engineers and security professionals have years of experience developing solutions and a proven track record of successful implementations.

Solutions suited to your needs

Understanding multiple security aspects, frameworks, innovative technologies and advanced tools enables our team to develop solutions that drive your business.

Seamless knowledge transfers

A thorough knowledge transfer handled by our experts guarantees that your team will understand how to properly run and manage even the most complex systems.

Consultancy that supports your business

Taking into account technical and business needs, our specialists advise you on the optimal solution to drive your company’s growth. Enhance and optimize your security to ensure your customers’ safety.

Who we’ve helped

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Telecom

Modernizing and developing a highly scalable and responsive identity management system

Developing new identity management solutions and migrating integrated systems and applications to a new architecture. Our team was responsible for analysis, design, testing, training, maintenance, and post-launch assistance.

Telecom

Co-developing a global authorization solution for a telecom industry leader

Our client, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, engaged our team to implement a secure solution that serves as an intuitive method of authentication and authorization for end customers. This solution can be used by commercial enterprises and government bodies to verify users’ identities. It also enables end users to authorize digital transactions, share personal data and easily onboard via their mobile devices.

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What our clients say

We have been growing in Finland in terms of personnel, and Software Mind has been growing with us and increasing the team here, and we’ve been quite happy with that. I would recommend Software Mind as a partner due to the value of ownership and openness.

Juha Havu, Head of Architecture, FMS Cluster at Procountor a+

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Identity and access management insights

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The Benefits of Self-Sovereign Identity Authentication Using Blockchain

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The Best Cybersecurity Practices for Kubernetes Projects

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Service Mesh – A New, Safe Architecture to Enhance Your Microservices

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