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A read-only connection tells you what access exists. Governance requires the ability to change it. “Connected” is one of the most overworked words in identity. On a program status report, an application is either connected or it is not: a green checkmark or a gap to close. The binary is convenient. It is also misleading. Two applications
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Identiverse 2024 has officially drawn to a close, and our READI Team was thrilled with all the great conversations we had at our booth. Not only is Identiverse an educational event, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with the Identity community and old friends. Our dancing robots were a huge hit—you could say
Traditional identity programs can’t keep up with today’s pace of change. David Lee from The Identity Jedi breaks down how an Agile Identity approach helps organizations move faster, adapt continuously, and deliver real outcomes. 👉 Read Full Article
In the rapidly evolving digital world, traditional Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems increasingly resemble the rigid railways of the past, struggling to keep pace with the flexibility required by modern enterprises. Enter Agile Identity—a transformative approach that promises to reshape the IAM landscape, offering an adaptable, scalable, and efficient solution to meet today’s challenges
Hello there, I’m the Chief Cupid Officer at Readibots, here to take you on a romantic journey through the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM). Just like in any epic love story, our tale has its twists and turns, but fear not, it ends with reignited passion! The Honeymoon Phase with IAM Once upon
According to some recent research by our friends at One Identity, only 8% of companies have fully automated provisioning processes and 70% rely upon manual operations for joiner / mover / leaver events. Yet, despite many downstream manual processes, many organizations feel they’ve ticked the IGA checkbox. So, where’s the disconnect? Let’s start with critical
The problem IT shops are typically complex and managing an array of moving parts. Keeping identities provisioned, licensed and secure, involves endless touch points. There’s the basics of ensuring that people in roles have access to the right applications, but most organizations quickly find that they still have a lot of gaps even after they
As we wrapped up 2023, I’ve been contemplating the dynamic shifts in IAM. It’s been a year full of challenges, learning, and significant evolutions in our approach to IAM. Back to IAM Basics Amidst Workforce Evolution This year, there’s been a notable trend of returning to the basics of IAM, especially as workforce dynamics have
In the heart of the North Pole, where the snow glistens and the aurora dances, Santa Claus faced a modern-day dilemma. With a growing list of suppliers, partners, full-time, part-time, and temporary elves bustling in his workshop, managing their identities had become as complex as navigating a blizzard. Traditionally, Santa relied on the Old Ledger,
In the dark, eerie corners of the IT world, a ghostly figure looms large – the phantom of failed IGA projects. With a spine-chilling 70% failure rate, as whispered by the crypt-keepers at IBM (IBM’s Book of Dark Arts), this specter leaves organizations trembling in fear of security breaches and non-compliance nightmares. But fear not, for
While most IGAs won’t admit it, we see it every day… IGAs fundamentally do not believe that *your* business logic matters. Every organization is unique, and every organization has, for better or worse, their own way of doing things when it comes to provisioning, managing and deprovisioning identities. In other words, the organization’s business logic
Hello, esteemed tech gurus! As you sit there, toes buried in the sand, the only cloud you’re thinking about is the one casting a shadow on your sunbathing spot.. It’s summer, and we’re here to add a dash of clever humor to your well-deserved break. So, sit back, relax, and let’s dive into our top
There is no denying that Identity Governance and Administration is a complex and real business requirement. If your organization is like most, you have probably researched and/or implemented an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution. Unfortunately, many IGA solutions require organizations to compromise business processes; they get reshaped to operate within their software’s boundaries. That usually
In the modern business landscape, IT Operations has evolved from a support role to a catalyst for innovation. However, it faces a growing challenge – the relentless onslaught of operational tickets overwhelming IT personnel [1]. This has left many IT Operations teams feeling like they’re drowning, despite the emergence of automation solutions like ServiceNow. The
Back in the early days of identity management, it was all about automation. Success was measured by how many identity systems you could manage, how quickly you could make changes, and how much of your identity lifecycle you could automate. Battles raged between vendors, some started by me, based on the ease of automation, the
Your service desk is a critical component of your organization. However, many organizations I speak with face the same issue: an overwhelming number of tickets and a continuous backlog. In fact, HDI’s 2020 Support Center Practices & Salary Report indicates that the average ticket volume for organizations is 13,100 per month! It’s accepted as a
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a crucial aspect of cybersecurity, and it’s essential for organizations to have an effective solution in place. However, many companies have found that traditional IAM vendors, such as SailPoint and Saviynt, are extremely expensive and take a long time to implement. The implementation costs for these vendors are typically