Main Features
Unified Identity and Network Access: Secure identities and access across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
Zero Trust Security: Implement Zero Trust principles by verifying identities, validating access conditions, and monitoring for compromise.
Adaptive Access Controls: Use adaptive identity and network access controls to secure access to any app or resource.
Identity Protection: Detect and respond to identity-based risks in real-time.
Automated Identity Governance: Automate access requests, assignments, and reviews to ensure compliance and security.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with Microsoft 365, Azure, and thousands of other SaaS applications.
Challenges
Complex Integration: Integrating with existing systems and ensuring seamless operation can be challenging.
Alert Fatigue: High volume of alerts can overwhelm security teams, leading to potential oversight of critical threats.
Configuration Drift: Unintended access due to configuration drift is a concern, especially since compromised credentials are a common entry point for cloud intrusions.
Benefits
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Enhanced Security: Protects identities and secures access to resources, reducing the risk of breaches.
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Improved Compliance: Simplifies compliance with regulatory requirements through automated governance and reporting.
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Operational Efficiency: Streamlines identity and access management processes, reducing IT workload.
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Scalability: Easily scales to meet the needs of growing organizations and complex environments.
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User Experience: Improves user experience with single sign-on (SSO) and self-service management.
References
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