Building From
the Ground Up
IAM Maturity Journey
Phase 1:
Just Getting Started
You’re in Phase 1 If…
You’re just getting started with your IAM program. Many IAM processes are performed manually and it is clear IAM operations could be handled more efficiently.
Centralize
Central Store
for Identities
(Identity Repository)
Corporate White
Pages with
Self-Service
Sychronize
Identity
Synchronization
with AD
Identity
Synchronization
with HR
Automate
Automated
Provisioning
(Ubiquitous Entitlements)
Basic
IDM Event
Logging
Phase 2:
Basic Lifecycle Management
You’re in Phase 2 If…
Your IAM foundation has been established. One or more components (like automated provisioning of new hires or application single sign-on) have been configured for key applications. The value of IAM is being realized but it is clear there is much more to be done.
2
Standardize
Enterprise
Authentication
Service
Provisioning
Workflow with
Proxy / Delegation
Enable
Password
Self
Service
Enterprise
Reduced
Sign-on
Grow
Integration of
Signification System
with ID Repository
Help Desk
Integration
with IDM
Phase 3:
Standardization and Extension
You’re in Phase 3 If…
Your IAM environment has a mature level of standardization and automation. Your initial IAM program objectives have been met and now you are seeking to expand functionality to the workforce.
Expand
IDM
for
Contractors
Integration of
Additional Applications
with ID Repository
Secure
Advanced
Authentication
Methods
Entitlement
Attestation
and Recertification
Simplify
Role Based
Access Control,
Role Management
Identity Governance
Processes and
Structure
Phase 4:
Optimization and Automation
You’re in Phase 4 If…
Your IAM environment is mature and is delivering clear value to the organization. You are now interested in shifting focus to proactive monitoring and enhanced integrations between IAM tools.
Communicate
Compliance
Dashboard
/ Reporting
Identity-Related
Security Event
Correlation and Alerts
Pinpoint
Fine-Grained
Access
Control
Physical
Security
Integration
Integrate
Privileged
User
Management
IDM
for
Customers
Identity
Federation with
Partners
Role
Lifecycle
Management
Role
Lifecycle
Management
Identity
Based
Storage
Get to the Next Step with GCA
No matter where you are in your IAM maturity, GCA can help you take the next step. Our IAM workshop can help you determine your current IAM maturity and the specific steps your organization needs to take to continue your journey.
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