Is IDaaS a good fit for large enterprises or smaller organizations? The answer is both! Because cloud-delivered identity and access management is now offered by market leading security organizations, IDaaS is attracting multinational enterprises needing the agility of a cloud-based solution without compromising the quality or security of the technology. Meanwhile, because IAM delivered from the cloud represents huge cost savings, smaller firms can benefit from the same enterprise grade solutions used by the largest companies in the world.
But, there’s a problem. Because the IDaaS market is so attractive, most providers of cloud-delivered identity and access management point products are claiming to be “enterprise grade,” despite a possible inability to meet demanding enterprise requirements. How can you separate the marketing hype from truth? Join this webinar and walk away with six sure signs of a truly enterprise ready IDaaS. With this information in hand, you will be able to make more informed decisions about your IAM environment
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Ovum’s Top 6 Factors for Selecting IDaaS Enterprise Requirements
1. The 6 Signs of Enterprise
Grade IDaaS
OVUM AND IBM CLOUD IDENTITY SERVICE
Ryan Dougherty,
Global Cloud Security Strategist
IBM Security
Andrew Kellett,
Principal Analyst
Ovum
2. 01 02 03
Follow these signs
to enterprise
IDaaS…
1 Stop! (No more point products) 4 No SaaS application bias
2 Cloud without compromise 5 IDaaS without borders
3 Scalable-by-design 6 Audits made easy
3. 3 IBM Security
1 Stop! No more point products!
Multiple IAM point
products force you
into the role of
system integrator.
An enterprise-grade IDaaS will be capable
of being the core of your IAM strategy,
supporting a broad range of IAM features.
1. On-demand capabilities (no 3rd party contracts)
2. A broad spectrum of capabilities: identity
management, web access management, and
federated identity management services
Follow these signs to
enterprise IDaaS
4. 4 IBM Security
2 Cloud without compromise
Choosing cloud IAM
should not force you
to compromise.
An enterprise-grade IDaaS will be backed
by a global security organization and
include similar depth of capabilities found
in the on-premises platform versions of its
IAM technology
1. One strategic platform from a major security
vendor
2. No shallow features – Enterprise-level IDaaS
can fully displace an IAM stack
Follow these signs to
enterprise IDaaS
5. 5 IBM Security
3 Scalable-by-design
The IDaaS you choose
today should be ready
for anything tomorrow.
No matter the challenge – whether it be an
influx of seasonal users, a merger, global
expansion, or an IoT project – enterprise
IDaaS will be armed and ready without
relying on 3rd party vendors.
1. One service for all user groups (B2B, B2E, B2C,
and B2IoT)
2. Scalable pricing, which actually gets more cost
efficient with higher numbers of users
Follow these signs to
enterprise IDaaS
6. 6 IBM Security
4 No application bias
IDaaS should support
both SaaS apps and
on-premises systems.
Enterprise IDaaS will not leave your critical
on-premises applications in the dust,
because it can rapidly onboard your
growing portfolio of SaaS apps and
support complex legacy systems too.
1. Supports the requirements of both legacy
systems and cloud-based applications
2. Will not be limited to just a few, basic on-
premises systems
Follow these signs to
enterprise IDaaS
7. 7 IBM Security
5 IDaaS without borders
The IDaaS vendor you
choose should be able
to serve as your global
security expert.
An enterprise-ready IDaaS will have an
established and even split of sales across
the four key regional markets of North
America, South America, EMEA and Asia-
Pacific.
1. One service for all regions around the world.
2. A solution supported by its own global data
centers and market-leading security services
available 24x7x365.
Follow these signs to
enterprise IDaaS
8. 8 IBM Security
6 Audits made easy
IDaaS should make
your audit headaches
go away.
Not only will an enterprise-ready IDaaS
ensure your IAM environment meets
regulatory requirements and is up-to-date,
it will provide a way to centralize audit
across all IAM events.
1. Ability to centrally monitor and audit all events
handled by the service
2. Identity governance, federation, and access
management reports from a single console screen
Follow these signs to
enterprise IDaaS
9. 01 02 03
Follow these
signs to
enterprise
grade IDaaS:
1 Breadth
A single solution capable of meeting your immediate needs today and serving as the core
of your IAM strategy tomorrow
2 Depth
A cloud-based IAM with a similar depth of capabilities found in the on-premises platform
versions of its IAM technology and backed by a global security organization
3 Scalable One single IDaaS with scalable pricing for all user populations
4 Capable
Ability to rapidly onboard your growing portfolio of SaaS applications and support legacy
systems
5 Global
A solution supported by its own global data centers and market-leading security services
available 24x7x365
6 Flexible A flexible way to create reports and dashboards for stakeholders, including auditors
10. 10 IBM Security
Cloud Identity Service: Full-stack IAM from the cloud
Cloud Identity Service is an
IDaaS Market Leader because:
1. Breadth of capabilities
2. Depth of capabilities
3. Market execution
4. Global Expertise & Reach
5. Broad Industry penetration
across clients of all sizes
Identity Governance and Administration
Access Management
Federation
Suite of self service applications
Audit and reporting
API providing programmatic access to all functions
Cloud Identity Service
Enterprise IDaaS
11. 11 IBM Security
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