Exploring the Dynamic World of IAM
Published July 29, 2024
- Cybersecurity
- Life Sciences
- Sourcing & Services Optimization
Identity and Access Management (IAM) stands at the forefront of cybersecurity challenges in today’s digital landscape. You must protect their digital assets and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, IAM becomes an indispensable component of your security strategy.
1. Navigating IAM Complexities
IAM is not only a technological challenge, but a multifaceted one that requires a deep understanding of an organization’s business processes, stemming from the need to manage identities across a plethora of applications, platforms, and environments. This is further heightened by the increasing adoption of cloud services, mobile devices, and the growing remote workforce.
Data minimization is really important. Organizations now understand that personal data is like toxic waste. They only need some data and not the rest. The business owners understand that, and that’s good.
2. Beyond Tech Solutions: The Human Factor
This element requires a strategic lens that goes beyond mere technological solutions, necessitating the integrating people and processes into IAM strategies. Effective IAM means a collaborative approach where IT, security, and business units work together to define and enforce access policies that align with your organization’s objectives.
Identity is now becoming a main business problem rather than being a technology or a cybersecurity problem. Compliance is not security, compliance is maturity.
3. Why IAM should be a Top Strategic Priority
IAM is not just about managing access but about enabling business agility and innovation. Effective IAM leads to significant improvements in operational efficiency by automating user provisioning and de-provisioning, reducing the risk of insider threats, and ensuring that users have appropriate access levels. A robust IAM strategy can help organizations stay ahead of compliance requirements and avoid costly breaches.
Identity is touching on many functions across the organizations, it needs a high level of sponsorship, you have to be close to the board, to gain budget. The identity strategy must align to business strategy for it to be successful.
The insights shared by our experts underscore how crucial comprehensive strategy is in today’s marketplace. By making IAM a top strategic priority, organizations can not only enhance their security posture but also drive operational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration. Dive into the discussion to understand why IAM should be at the forefront of your organization’s security strategy.
Our experts share their experiences
In this video podcast, you’ll hear from Wavestone experts and Jigar Shah of Tenet Healthcare, an industry leader in navigating the unique IAM challenges in this space. They’ll explore the intricacies of IAM, providing invaluable insights on developing a Target Operating Model that not only addresses compliance but also drives cross-functional collaboration and operational efficiency.